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… . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, … than any other health measure. What is the shingles vaccine? The shingles vaccine, … shingles. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. …
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… skin rash . It's caused by the varicella zoster virus. Shingles usually appears in a … side of the face or body. It's also called herpes zoster. Shingles is most common in … lasting eye damage. There are shingles vaccines for adults. They lower your chances …
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… . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, … vaccine protects against the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes … again. People who had chickenpox or shingles disease at 1 year of age or older do …
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… . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, … of the measles, mumps, rubella and varicella-zoster viruses. The MMRV vaccine is approved … by contact with fluid from the chickenpox or shingles blisters. Measles , also known as red …
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… is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Chickenpox is usually a mild … pregnant, and these can be fatal. Is there a vaccine? Yes, the chickenpox vaccine provides … been vaccinated or have not had chickenpox or shingles in the past should see a health care …
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… spread? Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It can spread easily. You can … the illness and haven't had the chickenpox vaccine. If someone you live with gets … Cause The varicella-zoster virus, one of the herpes viruses, causes chickenpox infection. …
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… the person with HIV. Get an annual flu vaccine to reduce the chance of getting the … such as boils, cold sores or fever blisters ( herpes simplex ), or shingles ( herpes zoster ), avoid close contact with the person …
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… Transmitted Infections Series What is genital herpes? Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection … caused by one of the two types of the herpes simplex virus (HSV): herpes simplex 1 …
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… Condition Basics What is genital herpes? Genital herpes is one of the most common sexually … and clean the sex toys between each use. Vaccines are available for some STIs, such as …
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… Overview If the herpes simplex virus (HSV) invades a part of … occur with the first-time (primary) genital herpes outbreak. Some of these complications … of the body that can be infected with the herpes virus include: The lips (herpes …
