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COVID-19 linked to increased risk of shingles, pharma company finds
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 11, 2022
Older adults with a COVID-19 diagnosis are 15% more likely to develop shingles than their peers who have never been diagnosed with the disease, a study supported by vaccine-maker GlaxoSmithKline has found.
Clinical briefs for Monday, July 12
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 12, 2021
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GlaxoSmithKline plans Shingrix push; new RSV shot for elders in works
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 28, 2021
GSK’s shingles vaccine will get a renewed marketing push following a large drop in sales during the pandemic, and the company is aiming to launch a fast-tracked shot for a common respiratory virus...
Shingles vaccine effective and safe in frail individuals, analysis shows
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 18, 2020
Shingrix was “highly effective” in reducing the risk of herpes zoster (shingles) and associated illnesses for all frailty subgroups studied.
CDC: Shingles vaccination rate soars among some seniors
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 10, 2020
The number of adults aged 60 and older getting vaccinated increased from 7% to 35% between 2008 and 2018. But the rates are much lower in some groups than others.
Shingles vaccine cuts stroke risk in older adults, researchers find
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 12, 2020
The zoster vaccine live appears to do double duty, preventing stroke along with shingles, according to a new study.
Adult chickenpox exposure lowers risk, but doesn’t fully guard against shingles
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 22, 2020
Exposure to chickenpox is thought to boost shingles immunity. But a new study finds that this effect may not be fully protective – or long-lasting.
June 27: Don’t underestimate the risk of shingles at your facility
Jun 12, 2018
A leading expert will address ways operators can spot and treat shingles during a webinar that takes place at 1 p.m. ET on June 27.
Shingles vaccine offers ‘poor protection’ for seniors with untreated depression, study finds
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McKnight's Staff
Feb 15, 2013
Seniors who are depressed may be at higher risk for shingles, even if they are vaccinated. This is according to research published recently in Clinical Infectious Diseases.