The shingles vaccine is intended to prevent a painful rash caused by the reactivation of a virus – but a new study suggests ...

The shingles vaccine does more than just protect middle-aged folks and seniors against maddening rashes, a new study says. The vaccine also lowers their risk of heart disease, dementia and death, ...

Chickenpox is a common viral infection that most people associate with childhood. Those itchy red spots and days spent away ...

A campaign launched by Gesy is urging people to take shingles seriously and get the free vaccine. People over 60 are encouraged to understand the risks and speak with their general practitioner, who ...

A vaccine that prevents one of the most painful infections around could be good for your brain and heart, too. New research out this week shows the shingles vaccine is linked to a lower risk of ...

The vaccine was also found to lower the risk of blood clots, heart attack and stroke, and death VACCINES are the most effective way to prevent many infectious diseases. Some jabs may even protect ...

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The vaccine also lowers their risk of heart disease, dementia and death, researchers reported in Atlanta Sunday at IDWeek, the joint annual meeting of America’s top infectious disease professional ...

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Avoid foods high in L-arginine and low in nutrients during a shingles outbreak. Opt for immune-boosting foods like those rich in vitamin C and beta carotene.

the baby is well protected by his or her mother's antibodies. When you have an outbreak of shingles, you can pass chicken pox onto others who have not had the disease, so be sure to avoid other ...