Friday, November 17, 2006

VACCINE FOR SHINGLES

Review of Optometry
In May, the FDA approved a new vaccine, Zostavax (live attenuated zoster vaccine, Merck) to prevent herpes zoster (shingles). The vaccine is approved for adults ages 60 and older who have had chickenpox but have not yet had shingles.

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