Q. I would encourage anyone on the fence about getting the Shingrix vaccine to seriously consider it. My elderly father had the older shingles vaccine but not Shingrix. Several years ago, he had ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A vaccine to fight dementia? It turns out there may already be one – shots that prevent painful shingles also appear to protect aging brains. A new study found shingles vaccination ...

The shingles vaccine is intended to prevent shingles, but a new study suggests that it could have major secondary benefits.

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, affects about 30,000 people in Singapore each year. The viral infection, which causes ...

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Avoid foods high in L-arginine and low in nutrients during a shingles outbreak. Opt for immune-boosting foods like those rich in vitamin C and beta carotene.

Singapore's first-ever shingles awareness movement brought together seniors, caregivers, and doctors to shed light on a ...

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You can't pass shingles directly to another person, but you can transmit the virus that causes shingles, which is the same virus behind chickenpox.