shingles vaccine

All Americans over the age of 60 are being encouraged to receive a shingles vaccination, as a new report found that vaccinations can reduce the risk of developing the disease by half. The study, conducted by Kaiser Permanente, found that the vaccine is even safe for older adults who aren’t in tip-top shape, despite a previous recommendation that the vaccine only be given to healthy adults. “We didn’t know how well the vaccine actually performed…