Shingles vaccine may slow progression of dementia, new study suggests

The shingles vaccine not only offers protection against the painful viral infection, a new study suggests that the two-dose ...

Dear Doctor: Is it possible for an adult to get shingles if they never had chickenpox, only the vaccine?

ANSWER: Yes, you can develop shingles. The only chicken pox vaccine licensed is a live, weakened strain of the chicken pox.
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GC Biopharma's Varicella Vaccine Strain 'MAV/06' Listed in WHO Position Paper

Officially recognized by WHO as a standard varicella vaccine strain alongside OkaInterchangeability endorsed, enhancing ...
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Shingles vaccine may benefit individuals already diagnosed with dementia, new study finds

An unusual public health policy in Wales may have produced the strongest evidence yet that a vaccine can reduce the risk of ...
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Kennedy's vaccine committee plans to vote on COVID-19, hepatitis B and chickenpox shots

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Varicella Vaccine Reduces Incidence; No Shift to Older Kids

(UPDATED June 12, 2014) The varicella vaccine was introduced 15 years ago. Since then, there has been a reduction in the incidence of varicella as well as subsequent hospitalizations from varicella.
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The Childhood Vaccine Schedule May Soon Change. Here’s What to Know

Martin Kulldorff speaks during a meeting of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on Sept. 18, 2025 in Chamblee, Georgia. Reporter Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine advisory committee ...
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Government issues guidance to explain new chickenpox vaccine to parents

The government has issued new guidance for parents and carers of children to help them understand changes to the vaccination schedule ...