Thursday, November 26, 2009

Infectious Diseases

It's Official: Get Your Shingles Vaccination

The CDC has formally recommended the shot for adults age 60 and older

Posted May 16, 2008
The varicella-zoster viruses is from the herpes family and causes shingles in humans.

The varicella-zoster viruses is from the herpes family and causes shingles in humans. (George Musil/Getty Images)

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