U.K. Government Now Pushing Shingles Vaccine for Elderly

A British government committee has recommended vaccinating everyone between the ages of 70 and 79 against shingles.

"I welcome the recommendation that we should look for a cost-effective vaccine," said Gillian Merron, minister for public health. "A vaccination program would be good news for those in their 70s. It would improve quality of life by offering protection against this illness".'

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