Shingles risk rises with age and vaccine guidance
A consumer health note explains that people age 60 and older may face shingles from the chickenpox virus and highlights Zostavax as a preventive vaccine. It covers who should get it, its single shot format, safety cautions, timing with other vaccines, and where to seek more information.
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ACIP
CDC
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Merck offers help with medicine payments
Merck may assist with paying for medicines. Visit www.merck.com/merck for options and program details aimed at aiding customers in need.
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Merck
Merck.com
Shingles, varicella virus and ZOSTAVAX vaccine basics
Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus from prior chickenpox. The vaccine ZOSTAVAX is given as a single injection, with guidance on who should receive it, potential side effects, drug interactions, and when to avoid or space it from other vaccines. Includes contact numbers and ingredients.
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Zostavax
Zostavax.com
FDA
Fda.gov
Medwatch
Zostavay
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp
Merck & Co., Inc
Whitehouse Station
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