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2. Zoster vaccine - Wikipedia

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   Zoster vaccination is used to prevent shingles and its complications, including postherpetic neuralgia. [8] [9] It can be considered a therapeutic vaccine, given that it is used to treat a latent virus that has remained dormant in cells since chicken pox infection earlier in life. [8]

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

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   The shingles vaccine is a two-dose series and provides protection for at least seven years, ... Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is the most common long-term complication of shingles.

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 - Wikipedia

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   In the UK, shingles vaccination is offered by the National Health Service (NHS) to all people in their 70s. As of 2021 Zostavax is the usual vaccine, but Shingrix vaccine is recommended if Zostavax is unsuitable, for example for those with immune system issues. Vaccination is not available to people over 80 as "it seems to be less effective in ...

6. 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]

7. Feinstein's office details previously unknown complications ...

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   Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s office said Thursday that she is suffering from Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a complication from the shingles virus that can paralyze part of the face, and that she ...