Showing posts with label Shingrix. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shingrix. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

What Everyone Should Know about the Shingles Vaccine (Shingrix)

Title: What Everyone Should Know about the Shingles Vaccine (Shingrix)

Article Snip: "...CDC recommends that adults 50 years and older get two doses of the shingles vaccine called Shingrix (recombinant zoster vaccine) to prevent shingles and the complications from the disease. Adults 19 years and older who have weakened immune systems because of disease or therapy should also get two doses of Shingrix, as they have a higher risk of getting shingles and related complications. Your doctor or pharmacist can give you Shingrix as a shot in your upper arm. Shingrix provides strong protection against shingles and PHN..."

Reference: www.cdc.gov
CDC recommends,Shingles, Shingrix, recombinant zoster vaccine,