Shingrix Shingles Vaccine — Vax-Before-Travel

Shingrix Shingles Vaccine

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

May 2

3 min read

Herpes Zoster Risk Increased by 15% Following COVID-19

Herpes zoster vaccination recommended for most adults

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jul 14

3 min read

Shingles Vaccination Rates Significantly Increased With Seniors

Shringrix is the recommended vaccine to prevent shingles in the USA

older people sitting watching the sunset

Fact checked by Danielle Reiter, RN

Feb 13

4 min read

Shingles Vaccination Reduced Stroke Risk By 16%

Inflammation caused by the varicella-zoster virus may increase stroke risks after a shingles infection

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Aug 26

4 min read

Shingrix Vaccine Found ‘Cost-Effective’ in Canada

Shingrix is a recombinant non-live vaccine that was approved in Canada during 2017

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Aug 8

5 min read

Shingles of the Eye Increasing

Herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) occurs when the varicella virus reactivates in the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve

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