Shingles — Vax-Before-Travel

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Dec 22

3 min read

Vaccine Reduces Shingles Cases and Costs

Shingles vaccine found 70 percent effective against postherpetic neuralgia

england double decker bus and people

Fact checked by Kelley Lu, PharmD

Dec 8

4 min read

New Shingles Vaccine Helps Stem Cell Transplant Patients

Shingrix is first to combine an antigen, glycoprotein E, and an adjuvant system, AS01B

technician doing a blood test with stem cells

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Nov 2

4 min read

What’s the Difference Between Shingles and Chickenpox Vaccines?

Shingrix shingles vaccine contains a lone protein isolated from the shell of the varicella zoster virus

Varicella Zoster

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Nov 2

4 min read

Does Stress Cause Shingles in Seniors?

T-cell immunity plays a key role in controlling Shingles activation

Varicella Zoster

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Oct 27

5 min read

Should Seniors Get Vaccinated Before Visiting Grandchildren?

Pneumonia, shingles, Tdap and influenza immunizations recommended for seniors