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Why most people in South Africa can’t get the shingles vaccine
The only shingles vaccine on the market in South Africa was discontinued last year. A newer and better vaccine is being used ...
Dear Doctor: Is my husband’s sexual dysfunction my fault, or is something wrong with his health?
It is easy to check these hormone levels as long as a person sees their provider and is honest about the issue, which some ...
Dr. Roach: Partner is shy to bring up spouse's erectile dysfunction issues
Dear Anon: In my now fairly extensive experience, issues with male sexual function can be due to poor blood flow (from ...
Your Good Health: Partner is shy to bring up spouse’s erectile dysfunction
The effectiveness of a single dose of the recombinant shingles vaccine, Shingrix, is about 70% in the first year.
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Understanding shingles: Risks, vaccination gaps, and the quest for better health solutions
The only shingles vaccine on the market in South Africa was discontinued in 2024. A newer and better vaccine is being used in ...
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Why most people in South Africa can’t get the shingles vaccine
It is 51% effective against shingles in adults over 60. A more effective vaccine, Shingrix, that is over 90% effective in preventing shingles was introduced by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in the United ...
How dementia could be triggered by cold sore virus: Cutting-edge research shows it can inflame your brain. But doctors say there's a free NHS jab that can slash your ris…
Could something as simple as getting a shingles jab significantly reduce your risk of dementia? That's the intriguing ...