Herpesvirus — Vax-Before-Travel

Fact checked by Danielle Reiter, RN

Apr 4

4 min read

Free Shingrix Shingles Shots for Qualifying Seniors in Missouri

Varicella Zoster Virus has infected most seniors and around 30% will develop shingles

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Mar 31

5 min read

A Herpes Mutant Indicates New Vaccine Strategy

Herpes protein UL37 R2 mutation may improve current vaccines HSV1, HSV2, and varicella-zoster virus

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Herpes Simplex 1

Herpes Simplex 2

Varicella Zoster

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Mar 23

4 min read

Shingles Vaccine, Shingrix, Approved in Japan and Europe

Herpes zoster commonly known as shingles, is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which causes chickenpox

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Mar 10

4 min read

Is There An HSV-2 Vaccine Available?

Herpes Simplex Virus 2 vaccine candidates miss the mark

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Herpes Simplex 1

Herpes Simplex 2

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Feb 14

3 min read

How Do Herpes Zoster Vaccines Compare?

Shringrix and Zostervax both protect people from shingles