Recently, the United States Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices officially recommended that adults older than 60 years of age should be immunized against the herpes zoster virus (Varicella Zoster). This vaccine is called Zostavax and is made by Merck. The vaccine is not meant to prevent the ...
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Good info
Karen Lee Richards
Friday, July 17, 2009 at 08:25 AMre: Good info
Christina Lasich, MD
Friday, July 17, 2009 at 05:11 PMMy husband just turned 63. His doctor is not very thorough at all. Time for me to intervene, gently.
Dr. Christina Lasich, MD
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I appreciate the info. Since I just recently turned 60, I suspect my doctor will be suggesting this at my next appointment. (She's very thorough and is big on making sure I get all necessary vaccines.) If she doesn't say anything, I'll bring it up. Thanks!