Beyond COVID-19, there are several vaccines seniors should prioritize for optimal health. These include protection against shingles, pneumonia, flu, RSV, and more serious conditions.

Emerging research suggests that shingles vaccination may also offer broader health benefits. A study published in April by a ...

Published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, the study shows that the new molecule—called POM-L-BHDU—can effectively ...

If successful, POM-L-BHDU could be a game changer for the millions of people affected by herpes and shingles around the world ...

A new project will use electronic health data from the UK’s National Health Service to assess the impact of GSK’s shingles ...

“Shingles is an unusual infection,” William Schaffner, MD, an infectious disease specialist and professor at the Vanderbilt ...

If you've ever had chickenpox in your childhood, chances are you're likely to develop shingles in the future. While people might assume that shingles — a painful, blistering rash — only ...

The only shingles vaccine on the market in South Africa was discontinued in 2024. A newer and better vaccine is being used in ...

A recent study has revealed that the shingles vaccine may offer more than just protection against a painful rash—it could ...

It is 51% effective against shingles in adults over 60. A more effective vaccine, Shingrix, that is over 90% effective in preventing shingles was introduced by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in the United ...

Older adults vaccinated against herpes zoster, or shingles, had a reduced risk of developing dementia, over a period of 7 years.