The recombinant herpes zoster vaccine is given in two doses, injected into a muscle. The doses are given 2 to 6 months apart and at least 2 months after the older (weakened live-virus) vaccine for people who have had that vaccine. ...
Images (1) Lab Test (0) Tables (0) Videos (0)What causes the virus to reactivate is usually unknown, but sometimes reactivation occurs when a disorder or medication weakens the immune system. Shingles causes a painful rash of fluid-filled blisters and sometimes results in chronic pain in the...