New findings suggest that children who are vaccinated against chicken pox may also have increased protection against shingles. (more…)
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Chicken Pox Shot May Protect Against Shingles, Too
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010Vaccine Safety
Monday, August 2nd, 2010The MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine and Varivax (chickenpox) vaccine have both been licensed and recommended for many years. These vaccines are typically given to children between the ages of 12-15 months, and then again between 4-5 years. (more…)
