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September 2020

Herpes Zoster Rates Increase in Age Groups Not Receiving Vaccines
While herpes zoster infections have decreased in older Americans since vaccines were introduced, the opposite has occurred in many adults who do not fall into the recommended immunization groups, according to a new study. With postherpetic neuralgia also on the upswing, the authors question whether vaccination recommendations should be reviewed. Here is more information.

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Factors Making People More or Less Likely to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine
Chances are that pharmacists will be key players in helping vaccinate Americans against COVID-19 when a vaccine becomes available. Who is more or less likely to be willing to get immunized? Find out the results of a new survey on that topic and what issues might be used to change minds.

More Vaccines Could Reduce Hospitalization, Deaths in Heart Failure Patients
IWould increasing rates of recommended vaccinations decrease hospitalization and mortality in heart failure patients? A new study suggests that is the case, especially when respiratory diseases are involved. Here’s what researchers found in a very large retrospective study of U.S. patients.

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