Dynavax’s lofty ambition to snatch Shingrix’s crown got off to a promising start after the biopharma’s investigational shingles vaccine held its own against GSK’s mainstay in the first part of a phase ...

Q. I would encourage anyone on the fence about getting the Shingrix vaccine to seriously consider it. My elderly father had the older shingles vaccine but not Shingrix. Several years ago, he had ...

Many public-health authorities recommend the shingles vaccine for people between 65 and 80 (although the range varies by region). The sharp age cut-offs used in the roll-out in each country or region, ...

Research from Canada shows that people vaccinated against shingles have a lower dementia risk. There may be a catch, however.

(CNN) — Two new studies suggest that getting a vaccine to protect against a painful case of shingles may be beneficial for memory, too. CNN — (CNN) — Two new studies suggest that getting a vaccine to ...

Being eligible for a free shingles vaccine was tied to lower dementia risk in Ontario. The findings were similar to those seen in other studies, including a "natural experiment" in Wales. An ...

The new 0.5mL single-dose, prefilled syringe has the same composition as the original 2-vial presentation but removes the need for reconstitution. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a ...

A shingles vaccine is safe, effective, and the only way to prevent shingles. The Shingrix vaccine can have mild side effects, but benefits typically outweigh the risks. There are some reasons, like ...

If you're over age 50 or have a suppressed immune system, you may have heard your doctor recommend the shingles vaccine. But what is the Shingrix vaccine, exactly, and how might you feel after getting ...

By Hugo Francisco de Souza New real-world evidence links shingles vaccination with reduced dementia risk, raising important questions about viral triggers, inflammation, and future prevention ...