Tag Archives: Shingles

New Shingles Vaccine May Offer Improved Protection

An investigational shingles vaccine may be more effective, particularly in older people.
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Shingles Can Increase Heart Attack Risk

A British study has found that having shingles can increase the risk for heart attacks, strokes and other problems.
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Well: Depression May Stifle Shingles Vaccine Response

Adults with untreated depression who received the shingles vaccine mounted a relatively weak immune response compared with their healthy age-matched peers, or to those taking antidepressants.

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