Research Notes on CDC Urges Shingles Vaccine
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are recommending that anyone over the age of 60 get the vaccine Zostavax to protect against shingles. Shingles is a skin rash that is caused by the same virus responsible for chickenpox.
Top Resources on CDC Urges Shingles Vaccine
- Washington Post: CDC Recommends Shingles Vaccine for Those Over 60 (May 15, 2008)
- Reuters: U.S. recommends shingles vaccine for age 60 and up (May 15, 2008)
- eFluxMedia: CDC: People over 60 Should Get Shingles Vaccine (May 16, 2008)
- U.S. News: It's Official: Get Your Shingles Vaccination (May 16, 2008)
- New York Times: Shingles Vaccine Recommended (May 16, 2008)
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