This newsletter focuses on the shingles vaccine. Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox ... similar results. The design of this latest study ...

Dr. Leana Wen: Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster ... possible link between the vaccine and lowering dementia risk. The design of this one is ...

One dose is 93% effective against the illness. The first dose of the vaccine, or the similar measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) vaccine is typically is given at age 12 months to ...

The chickenpox vaccine has made it much rarer. But people still catch it every year. On the other hand, your odds of getting smallpox are close to zero. Thanks to the smallpox vaccine, this ...

Michigan and other states are seeing new measles cases and experts urge vaccination to prevent the spread. Amid the recent measles outbreaks in the U.S., including five cases in Michigan ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I read that getting the chicken pox vaccine leads to a higher risk of shingles later in life compared to getting the chicken pox illness. Is this true? -- T.S.E. ANSWER ...

In Australia, children are routinely vaccinated against the measles virus at 12 months of age (along with mumps and rubella), and again at 18 months (in combination with the chickenpox vaccine).