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Zoster vaccine

Also called varicella-zoster vaccine. Varicella-zoster virus is a herpesvirus, morphologically identical to herpes simplex virus, that causes varicella (chickenpox) and herpes zoster in man; varicella results from a primary infection with the virus; herpes zoster results from secondary invasion by the same virus or by reactivation of infection which in many instances has been latent for many years.
Dr. Alfredo Garcia
Dr. Alfredo Garciareviewed this
Pediatrics 58 years experience

Immunizes against

Shingles (herpes zoster)
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What is the definition or description of: zoster vaccine?
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Does any one know anything about the herpes zoster vaccine?
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Can herpes zoster vaccine be given to an elderly with active zoster?
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If someone already had shingles is it safe to get the zoster vaccine and can it prevent another outbreak?
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I'm 30 years old and have had shingles 3 times in less than a year. I have an active case right now. What can I do besides take acyclovir? How long do I have to wait to get the zoster vaccine? And would it be helpful?
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Is it safe to give herpes zoster vaccine be given to an elderly with active herpes zoster?
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I never had chicken pox and have had one varicella zoster vaccine. Am I protected?
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I get shingles regularly. Can I have the varicella-zoster vaccine? I wouldn't think so since it's for prevention, but i've heard otherwise.
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What happens if you leave a zoster outbreak untreated?
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