Zoster vaccine associated with lower risk of shingles in older adults
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - 17:00
in Health & Medicine
Vaccination for herpes zoster, a painful rash commonly known as shingles, among a large group of older adults was associated with a reduced risk of this condition, regardless of age, race or the presence of chronic diseases, according to a study in the January 12 issue of JAMA.