05-16-2008, 11:03 AM
AP - People 60 and older should get a one-time shingles shot that can help prevent the painful rash, U.S. health officials are recommending. There's a 50-50 chance the shot will prevent shingles for those 60 and up, though the odds get worse the older you get. But shingles can be severe for some people, and the government believes it's worth the $160-per-dose cost.
Posted on Thu, 15 May 2008 23:05:32 GMT at http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/hea...es_vaccine
Posted on Thu, 15 May 2008 23:05:32 GMT at http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/hea...es_vaccine