Chickenpox vaccine may protect kids from shingles
December 4, 2009 — CHICAGO (Reuters) - Children who get vaccinated against chickenpox may have a lower risk of developing shingles, a painful rash caused by the chickenpox virus, U.S. researchers said on Friday.
Shingles may boost the risk of stroke: study
October 8, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Shingles are more than just painful. A new study suggests that they may increase the risk of stroke.
Vaccine struggle embodies U.S. health reform battle
July 23, 2009 — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The confusion surrounding adult vaccination help illustrates some of the big problems looming for Congress as it struggles with healthcare reform legislation, doctors and health officials said on Wednesday.
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