Study: Shingles vaccine helps protect against heart disease, dementia

The shingles vaccine also lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia and death for patients over the age of 50, researchers reported in a new study.

Study shows the shingles vaccine protects against heart disease, dementia, death

The shingles vaccine does more than just protect middle-aged folks and seniors against maddening rashes, a new study says.

Chickenpox reported at Hayesville Elementary School in Salem

Students at Hayesville Elementary School may have been exposed to chickenpox after a confirmed case was reported.
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Data: Two doses of recombinant shingles vaccine effective, even in those who received live vaccine

Two doses of the recombinant herpes zoster (HZ; shingles) vaccine (RZV) are effective even for people who previously received ...
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CDC changes vaccine guidance for COVID-19, MMRV vaccines

The CDC estimated that nearly 85% of U.S. adults received the initial COVID-19 vaccine series, but only 23% have gotten the most recent seasonal booster.

CDC ditched its vaccine rules. What are SLO County doctors telling their patients?

As the CDC rolls back MMRV and COVID-19 vaccine guidelines, San Luis Obispo County doctors are navigating a challenging ...