Shingles — 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 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 7

5 min read

Shingles Vaccine Generates 24x Increase in T-cells

Shingrix vaccine stimulates your immune system to produce more antibodies

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Feb 22

4 min read

Vaccine Schedules Updated by the CDC

MMR, Zoster and Hep B vaccinations updated by the CDC and ACIP

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Childhood Diseases

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