HERPES ZOSTER

This study looked at whether two shingles vaccines, Zostavax and Shingrix, are safe and work well in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who are taking the drug abatacept. About 154 adults with RA took part. Researchers measured immune responses and watched for side effects. Th…

This study tested a new mRNA vaccine called IN001 to prevent shingles in 150 healthy adults aged 50 to 69. The main goals were to check the vaccine's safety and how well it triggers the immune system. Researchers measured side effects and antibody levels to see if the vaccine wor…

This study tested a shingles vaccine (HZ/su) in 1,430 adults aged 50 and older who had already had shingles. Participants received two shots two months apart or a placebo. The goal was to see if the vaccine could prevent shingles from coming back and to check its safety. The stud…

This study followed over 7,500 older adults who received the shingles vaccine to see how well it prevents shingles over many years. Researchers also tested giving one or two extra vaccine doses to see if they boost protection. The vaccine was found to be effective and safe during…

This study examined health records of over 68,000 adults aged 40 and older to see if those who develop lasting nerve pain after shingles have a higher chance of getting dementia later. Researchers compared people with and without this nerve pain, matching them by other health fac…