Dr. Roach: 63-year-old debates getting shingles and chicken pox vaccines
Chicken pox (varicella) is the disease people get when they are exposed to the varicella-zoster virus for the first time.
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63-year-old debates getting shingles and chicken pox vaccines
A few months ago, you wrote about the benefits of the shingles vaccine. At 63, I’m one of the 1% who has never had, nor been exposed to, chicken pox. I was tested in 2022 for varicella-zoster virus ...
PCs promise free shingles vaccine, Liberals commit to Halifax bridge and NDP focus on renter rights
Housing remained the focus of the NDP on Tuesday, as leader Claudia Chender promised to create a compliance and enforcement ...
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Nova Scotia Tories promise universal shingles vaccine program for 65 and over
Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservatives say that if re-elected Nov. 26 they will introduce a universal shingles vaccine ...
GSK Vaccines’ shingles ad campaign warns about the year-round threat
The print ads featured a prominent display of a person’s back, highlighting where shingles rashes typically emerge.
Anyone over 50 should be getting these 5 vaccines, doctors say
Adults should discuss with their doctors about whether this vaccine is necessary. It is recommended that adults 50 and older ...
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Nova Scotia Tories promise universal shingles vaccine program for 65 and over
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservatives promised on Tuesday to introduce a universal shingles vaccine program for people 65 and older if re-elected Nov. 26, the latest in a series of ...
The #1 Surprising Mistake People Over 50 Make Before Their Annual Vaccines
Avoiding common vaccine mistakes when you're over 50 is also important. Doctors say they see one in particular for various ...