The idea that you can "catch" shingles is one of the more common misconceptions I hear from patients who arrive worried ...

Shingles has four stages. It starts with a tingling pain, followed by a rash that turns into blisters that eventually crust ...

You can't pass shingles directly to another person, but you can transmit the virus that causes shingles, which is the same ...

Shingles vaccination flipped the risks. Vaccinated adults (ages ≥50) who later developed a first-time case of shingles had a ...

Chickenpox is spreading fast in Kollam, Kerala, with over 100 cases reported this week. Kids, adults, and pregnant women are ...

Adults older than 50 who received the shingles vaccination experienced a decreased risk in heart disease, dementia and death, according to Ali Dehghani, DO, of Case Western Reserve University during a ...

Shingles is a painful, blistering rash that can last for weeks, potentially disrupting work, family time, hobbies, sleep and social plans.It is caused by the sa ...

Zoster immune globulin (ZIG) was found, in a double-blind study, to prevent varicella if a 2-ml dose was given to susceptible children within 72 hours of household exposure. Chicken pox developed in ...

The market for VZV infection treatment is driven by increased vaccination and antiviral use, rising elderly populations, and strong immunization programs in developed regions. Key opportunities ...

Symptomatic infection with the virus responsible for cold sores around the mouth–herpes simplex 1, or HSV-1 for short—may have a key role in the development of Alzheimer's disease, suggests a large US ...

Prefilled syringe offers a convenient ready-to-use administration option to healthcare professionals·        Marketing authorisation in EU expected in December ...