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COVID-19 Vaccine Updates

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

Shingles Resources from the CDC and the US National Library of Medicine
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Disease of the Week: Shingles
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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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If you’ve had chickenpox, you’re at risk for getting shingles, a very painful and potentially debilitating disease. Nearly one in three Americans will get shingles, and older adults are more at risk. But adults age 50 and older can get protection from shingles simply by getting the shingles vaccine. Watch this familydoctor.org public service announcement to learn more.