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Protect Yourself against Shingles: Get Vaccinated
Almost one out of three people in America will develop shingles during their lifetime. If you are age 60 years or older, get vaccinated to reduce your risk of developing the often painful disease.

Podcasts

Herpes Zoster: Who's at Risk and Who Should be Vaccinated
Listen To This Podcast (4:35 minutes)

Learn about how effective the herpes zoster vaccine is and what the current recommendations are for vaccinating patients.
Date Released: 11/21/2011

There’s a Vaccine for Shingles?!
Listen To This Podcast (1:42 minutes)

This podcast answers a listener's question about the vaccine for shingles.
Date Released: 7/13/2009

Immunizations Part II: Shingles Vaccine
Listen To This Podcast (7:05 minutes)

This podcast discusses older adults and shingles, as well as the importance of getting the shingles vaccine.
Date Released: 9/24/2008

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Slide set: Overview of VZV Disease & Vaccination for Healthcare Professionals [1.49 MB, 56 slides]
Videos
What can be done about shingles? and other videos from the National Institute of Health (Senior Health)

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