Varicella Zoster — Vax-Before-Travel

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 Danielle Reiter, RN

Sep 13

4 min read

Shingrix Vaccine Approaches FDA Approval

ACIP panel said GSK’s Shingrix represents an improvement over Merck’s Zostavax

Varicella Zoster

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Mar 27

3 min read

Herpes Zoster Vaccine Reduces Hospitalizations

Zostavax reduces the risk of developing shingles

grand parents

Varicella Zoster

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Feb 10

3 min read

Varicella Vaccine Second-Dose Found Safe

Only 3% of varicella vaccinations reported "serious" adverse events

child

Varicella Zoster

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Dec 28

4 min read

Shingles Vaccine Shingvax May Protect Seniors Longer

Zoster Efficacy Study (ZOE-70) reported 90 percent protection with Shingrix

older couple

Varicella Zoster