No matter how active or healthy a person feels, adults 50 years and older are at increased risk for shingles. “So often, we hear stories about patients 50 years and older not receiving ...

Although the recently licensed shingles vaccine is recommended for older people (age, ≥60), some patients ask, "How likely am I to get shingles?" before deciding whether to be vaccinated.

Immunizations are vital for all ages, but especially for seniors, since aging can weaken the immune system, making them more ...

Shingles is linked to an elevated risk of stroke and heart attacks, with studies indicating that individuals with a history ...

To combat the rising cases of shingles, a particular scourge for older adults ... Up to 50 percent of patients experience lingering nerve pain for months or even years. Two types of shingles ...

“Therefore, proactively preventing shingles in cardiovascular patients is extremely important ... providing better protection for the elderly and those with underlying conditions against infectious ...