DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 79-year-old woman who received the original Zostavax vaccine around 2010. Then, when the newer, improved Shingrix vaccine became available, I was given the two-shot series in ...

The shingles vaccine isn’t just for preventing the rash—it may also help protect the heart and brain. According to research led by James Mbinta, the vaccine lowers the risk of heart attacks and ...

As adults age, the greater their chances of getting shingles. That is why health care experts recommend all adults 50 and older get vaccinated. "Oftentimes when somebody first starts developing ...

CNS infection by herpesviruses, including VZV, may contribute to the progression of dementia. Vaccination can help.