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28 Aug 2006

FDA Approves ZOSTAVAX®, Merck's New Vaccine for Prevention of Shingles in Adults Age 60 and Older 

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1 Sep 2006

Positive preclinical data for FermaVir's shingles drug

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6 Sep 2006

Is the shingles vaccine cost effective? 

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27 Sep 2006

The expense involved in administering Zostavax, the Shingles Vaccine, can deter people from using it. The problem is that it costs more than $150 and medical insurance companies are as yet not very clear on how much can be passed on to the customers 

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7 nov 2006

Even if you have had an episode of shingles all patients above 60 must receive a vaccine to avoid a recurrence of shingles. This advisory is according to a vote by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices at its meeting in Atlanta last month. 
 

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