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Family Physicians: Shingles Vaccine for Adults 50+, Don’t Delay

Family Physicians: Shingles Vaccine for Adults 50+, Don’t Delay

Shingles Patient Education Resources from familydoctor.org
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AAFP Policy: Immunizations
AAFP News: CDC, AAFP Release 2018 Immunization Schedules
AAFP News: Herpes Zoster and Postherpetic Neuralgia: Prevention and Management

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