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Learn what depression may affect the shingles vaccine response.

Depression May Stifle Shingles Vaccine Response – NYTimes.com http://well.blogs.nytimes.comFri, 22 Feb 2013 16:14:32 GMT Adults with untreated depression who received the shingles vaccine mounted a relatively weak immune response compared with their healthy age-matched peers, or to those taking antidepressants. … Continue reading

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Herpes zoster – the painful shingles

Herpes zoster http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpes zoster Herpes zoster (or simply zoster), commonly known as shingles and also known as zona, is a viral disease characterized by a pain ful skin …

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Is Skin Care Important?

Skin is the first defense you have against external harm.  Taking care of your skin is important.     Is Skin Care Important? by Mel L Poulin While very few people see it this way, your skin is actually your … Continue reading

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Shingles Pus Infection

Shingles pus infection………handle it with care!

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Ramsay Hunt syndrome painful case of the shingles

What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome?  Are you having a complication of shingles pain?  Read on….   Roach: Ramsay Hunt syndrome painful case of the shingles Alexandria Town Talk "Ramsay Hunt syndrome, also called Herpes zoster oticus, is a complication of … Continue reading

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Shingles can strike at any time

Shingles can affect people young and old.  Better equip yourself with the knowledge about shingles so you know exactly how to deal with it when it comes.   Shingles can strike at any time HeraldNet "Sure enough, it was shingles. … Continue reading

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Anti-TNF Agents Don’t Up Shingles Risk

If you are taking TNF agents for rhematoid arthritis, you really should read this.   RA: Anti-TNF Agents Don't Up Shingles Risk MedPage Today "Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who are treated with anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) agents were at … Continue reading

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Living in Fear of Shingles Pain

Do you know shingles pain can be extremely painful and can last for a long time?    Living in Fear of Shingles Pain LifeGoesStrong "If you've had chicken pox, you can get shingles. The pain and side effects of shingles … Continue reading

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Getting More Vegetables Into Your Diet: "The Loaded Salad"

Are you getting enough nutrients from the vegetables you eat everyday?   Getting More Vegetables Into Your Diet: "The Loaded Salad" by Colleen Trombley-VanHoogstraat I'm not a big fan of "sneaking" vegetables iPlace your opening curation after this and then … Continue reading

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How bad can shingles be? Look for yourself

  Please apy attention tho this illustration of the shingles problem.

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