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2. Zoster vaccine - Wikipedia

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   A zoster vaccine is a vaccine that reduces the incidence of herpes zoster (shingles), a disease caused by reactivation of the varicella zoster virus, which is also responsible for chickenpox. [ 8 ] Shingles provokes a painful rash with blisters, and can be followed by chronic pain ( postherpetic neuralgia ), as well as other complications.

3. Shingles - Wikipedia

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   The vaccine reduced rates of persistent, severe pain after shingles by 66% in people who contracted shingles despite vaccination. [59] Vaccine efficacy was maintained through four years of follow-up. [59] It has been recommended that people with primary or acquired immunodeficiency should not receive the live vaccine. [59]

4. Postherpetic neuralgia - Wikipedia

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   Postherpetic neuralgia is the most common long-term complication of herpes zoster, and occurs in approximately 20% of patients with shingles. [2] Risk factors for PHN include older age, severe prodrome or rash, severe acute zoster pain, ophthalmic involvement, immunosuppression, and chronic conditions such as diabetes mellitus and lupus. [1]

5. Shingles vaccine can delay onset of dementia – study - AOL

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   Shingles can lead to serious problems such as deafness, long-lasting pain, and blindness.

6. At vaccine time, don’t forget about shingles. Here’s who ...

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   While we’re talking vaccines this fall, this is what you should know about getting vaccinated against shingles. At vaccine time, don’t forget about shingles. Here’s who should get shots and ...

7. Why Should I Get the New Shingles Vaccine? - AOL

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   If you're a healthy adult age 50 or above, you should get vaccinated against shingles, medical experts say. The vaccine they recommend is Shingrix. With its more than 90 percent success in ...

8. Ramsay Hunt syndrome type 2 - Wikipedia

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   Shingles is prevented by immunizing against the causal virus, varicella zoster, using a zoster vaccine. Vaccination is recommended for adults 50 and older. Two versions of the vaccine are available, the live attenuated Zostavax (now discontinued in the US, essentially a larger-dose chickenpox vaccine) and the protein subunit Shingrix. [7]

9. Vaccine adverse event - Wikipedia

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   In addition, an award may only be given if the claimant's injury lasted for more than 6 months after the vaccine was given, resulted in a hospital stay and surgery or resulted in death. Awards are based on medical expenses, lost earnings and pain and suffering (capped at $250,000). [30]