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Old 08-18-2010, 04:39 PM   #13
Nancy1999
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The ad above the page, gives information on shingles, here's the link for those who don't see the ad. Shingles Picture Slideshow: A Collection of Photos

It says:
In 2006, the FDA approved the first vaccine to prevent shingles in adults. Recommended for adults over 60 who’ve already had chickenpox, the vaccine, Zostavax, contains a booster of the chickenpox vaccine usually given to children. The vaccine is over 50% effective in preventing shingles, and reduces the incidence of postherpetic neuralgia by at least two-thirds. Studies continue to evaluate the vaccine’s long-term effectiveness.
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