The Latest Breaking News from Shingles

U.K. govt. recommends chickenpox vaccine for children to reduce risk of shingles in adults. Vaccine has been shown to prevent 91 million cases, 2,38,000 hospitalisations, and almost 2,000 deaths in U.S. Unpublished study by University of Bristol found complications from severe varicella were common, costly and placed burden on health…

Nearly 47% of Americans ages 18 and over got a flu shot during the 2022–2023 flu season — but uptake of CDC-recommended vaccinations for hepatitis B and shingles lags.

Since immune systems weaken as we age, vaccinations are especially important for older adults to avoid potential complications from common illnesses.

Adults aged 50 or more lack acceptance of adult vaccination, survey finds; lack of guidelines, misconceptions, and cost of shingles vaccine hinder uptake

The amendments, announced in June and July respectively, come into force on September 1.

Less well known pain-inducing conditions include trigeminal neuralgia, which is often described as an electric shock shooting through the face

The shingles vaccine is free for most Medicare beneficiaries.

There are some major indicators that you might be experiencing shingles, which if caught early, can reduce the risk of complications

The NHS estimate at least nine in ten adults carry the virus