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shingles vaccine
Herpes zoster (shingles) and its management: an update
Early diagnosis and management are central to the treatment of herpes zoster, commonly called shingles. Pharmacists need to know the symptoms, risk factors, those who are vulnerable and possible complications. …
Shingles needs a shake-up
A campaign aims to make Australians shingles-aware — and one group says pharmacists could help. A new campaign has been launched to raise awareness of the signs, symptoms and risk …
Zostavax shortage due to unexpected popularity
Reports have emerged two weeks after the shingles vaccine was added to the National Immunisation Program Zostavax is Australia’s only vaccine to protect against shingles and postherpetic neuralgia, and on 1 …