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Adults Should Keep Up on Vaccines, Too
You’re not a kid anymore, but you still need to keep up with your vaccines as an adult. As vaccines against certain illnesses wane over time, it’s important to stay up to date with immunizations against diseases like influenza, rubella, the coronavirus and others.
Burning, Lingering Pain After Shingles? 5 Options May Help You
Roughly 30% to 60% of people over age 60 who get shingles go on to develop a chronic pain syndrome called post-herpetic neuralgia. Learn about treatment options from a pain management specialist.
Can You Get Shingles if You Haven’t Had Chickenpox?
Chickenpox and shingles are caused by the same virus. If you’ve never had chickenpox, you won’t get shingles from someone who has it —, but you could get chickenpox.
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If Your Immune System Is Compromised, Can You Get Vaccinated?
Here’s what you need to weigh before getting a vaccine if you have a compromised immune system.
