Shingles — Vax-Before-Travel

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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Fact checked by John Paul Sanchez, PharmD

Jul 9

3 min read

Shingrix Vaccine Reported Very Effective With Stem Cell Patients

GSK Herpes Zoster Vaccine Shingrix reduced the incidence of herpes zoster in autologous stem cell transplant recipients

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jun 10

4 min read

2-Doses of Varicella Vaccine Works Best For Children

Merck Varivax a varicella only vaccine reduces the risk of pediatric herpes zoster over 70 percent

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Varicella Zoster

Clinical Trials

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

May 26

3 min read

SKY Zoster Shingles Vaccine Reports Positive Phase 3 Results

SK Bioscience Sky Zoster NBP608 herpes zoster vaccine compared well with Zostavax

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

May 23

3 min read

China ‘Conditionally Approves’ Shingles Vaccine Shingrix

GSK Shingrix vaccine consumer demand enhanced by very positive clinical research

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