Herpes zoster, popularly known as the shingles, is an infectious disease caused by the Varicella-Zoster virus, which causes chicken pox (varicella).
SHINGRIX is a vaccine indicated for prevention of herpes zoster (HZ) (shingles) in adults aged 50 years and older. †Data from the phase 3 ZOE-50 (≥50 years of age) trial (median follow-up period 3.1 years) and pooled data in individuals ≥70 years old from the phase 3 ZOE-50 ...
For the first time ever, I am offering free private counseling for anyone who purchases the Fast Shingles Cure e-book - just as I did years ago when I began helping Shingles sufferers around my neighborhood. This will allow you to get any advice, counseling or guidance from someone who ha...
Yes, shingles can reappear. It’s not common for shingles to occur multiple times, but it can happen. Shingles comes from the herpes zoster virus that lies dormant in the nerves. When symptoms disappear, the virus still lingers and can be reactivated at a later time. ...
appear. This can be a very confusing cause of pain. Some affected people develop post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), in which the localized pain remains even after the rash is gone. For most people who suffer from post-herpetic neuralgia, the condition is not long-term, but resolves over time....
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Remember, your job as a caregiver is to support your patient, but it is equally important for you to support yourself. Don’t let your work put your mental and physical wellbeing at risk. As you begin your caregiving journey, make sure to set up a routine to give yourself time and spa...
If it has been more than 6 months since you got your first dose, go ahead and get your second dose. You don’t need to start over. There is no Shingrix vaccine shortage. If you tried to get vaccinated for shingles sometime in 2018 or 2019, your doctor or pharmacist may have told ...
appear. This can be a very confusing cause of pain. Some affected people develop post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), in which the localized pain remains even after the rash is gone. For most people who suffer from post-herpetic neuralgia, the condition is not long-term, but resolves over time....
“The data are at this point an indication for more study, rather than into a signal that we should change how we use the vaccine,” said Dr. Phil Dormitzer, who leads vaccine research and development for GSK. So for the time being, the best reason to get a shingles vaccine is stil...