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Immunocompromised to receive free shingles vaccine

More than 200,000 Australians who are immunocompromised will gain free access to the shingles vaccine in an expansion of a government scheme.

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Demi Moore reveals she got shingles and ‘lost 20 pounds’ while filming new horror movie

Actor opened up about the ‘intensity’ of shooting the movie that has earned her some of the best reviews of her career

The Independent UK

A Single Episode Of Shingles Raises Cognitive Decline By 20%, Says Study

The pain and complications of shingles do not end with the episode, as a new study suggests that its impact could be long-term.

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Could the shingles vaccine lower your risk of dementia?

A recent study has suggested Shingrix, a relatively new vaccine given to protect older adults against shingles, may delay the onset of dementia.

The Conversation

‘Shingles vaccine slashes risk of dementia by 17%’

Shingles can lead to serious problems such as deafness, long-lasting pain, and blindness.

The Independent UK

NHS shingles vaccine could halt dementia – how does it work?

The findings show the Shingrix vaccine is linked to at least a 17% drop in dementia diagnoses

The Independent UK

Study raises hopes that shingles vaccine may delay onset of dementia

Shingrix linked to substantial reduction in diagnoses in the six years after people received the shot

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Are you up to date with your COVID, flu and other shots? It might depend on who your GP is

Too many older Australians are missing out on recommended vaccinations for COVID, flu, shingles and pneumococcal that can protect them from serious illness, hospitalisation and even death.

The Conversation

'It was awful': 100-year-old suffered shingles amid free vaccine shortage

One pharmacy has almost 200 people on their wait list.

The Canberra Times

How to clean a shingle roof the right way – professionals tips for a stain-free finish

Revitalize the exterior of your home by cleaning a shingle roof

Homes & Gardens

Painful disease striking one in three flies under radar

Australians are being urged to talk to their doctor about their risk of shingles, with one in three people expected to develop the disease in their lifetime.

AAP

'Vaccine fatigue' dampened CSL's first-half flu sales

CSL says new vaccines against shingles and the cold virus RSV have led to fewer people being immunised against the flu, but it still managed to grow sales.

AAP

Kym Marsh pulls out of BBC Morning Live due to ‘stress-related illness’

Gethin Jones and Rav Wilding revealed the presenter, 47, had a suspected case of shingles

Evening Standard

1 Pharma Stock to Buy on Strong Vaccine Growth Potential

Unlike many of its peers, GSK just reported a big year-over-year jump in vaccine sales - and there's more growth to come, as the pharmaceutical company expands both its pipeline and the geographical reach for its vaccines.

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Millions of high-risk Australians aren't getting vaccinated. A policy reset could save lives

Each year, vaccines prevent thousands of deaths and hospitalisations in Australia.

The Guardian - AU

Australia needs new adult vaccination plan for Covid, flu and shingles, report warns

Rates for shot against pneumococcal disease are also lagging, Grattan Institute says, urging government to increase take-up

The Hindu

U.S. data underscore benefits of chickenpox vaccination

U.K. govt. recommends chickenpox vaccine for children to reduce risk of shingles in adults. Vaccine has been shown to prevent 91 million cases, 2,38,000 hospitalisations, and almost 2,000 deaths in U.S. Unpublished study by University of Bristol found complications from severe varicella were common, costly and placed burden on health…

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Which vaccines are recommended for American adults?

Nearly 47% of Americans ages 18 and over got a flu shot during the 2022–2023 flu season — but uptake of CDC-recommended vaccinations for hepatitis B and shingles lags.

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The Conversation

Chickenpox vaccine recommended for NHS – here’s why a jab is better than getting the disease

The chickenpox vaccine is already offered as part of childhood immunisation programmes in several countries, including Canada, the US, Australia and New Zealand. Now the UK government’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recommended it be included as part of the routine immunisations children receive in the UK.

The Independent UK

Childhood chickenpox vaccine recommended for use on the NHS

Youngsters should be offered two doses when they are aged 12 months and 18 months, scientists have said.

The Independent UK

Shingles symptoms, what causes it and how to treat the virus

The painful infection is very common and often starts with a tingling feeling in the skin

AAP

Free shingles jab coming for millions of Australians

Australians most at risk of complications from developing shingles will be eligible to receive a free vaccine against the virus.

Fortune

Does Medicare cover vaccines? The new rules for shots that protect against COVID, flu, RSV, and more

Since immune systems weaken as we age, vaccinations are especially important for older adults to avoid potential complications from common illnesses.

The Hindu

Poor uptake for adult vaccination, survey reveals

Adults aged 50 or more lack acceptance of adult vaccination, survey finds; lack of guidelines, misconceptions, and cost of shingles vaccine hinder uptake

The Independent UK

NHS vaccine programmes ‘will ultimately save lives’ thanks to changes

The amendments, announced in June and July respectively, come into force on September 1.

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