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What To Know about Varicella-Zoster Virus, the Cause of Chickenpox and Shingles
Varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox and is a member of the herpes virus group. It is extremely contagious and causes a ...
Seven conditions that could mean you can skip GP queues
Amid warnings of a 'tripledemic' of cold, flu and Covid this winter, millions could bypass the GP queue and directly access ...
PCs promise free shingles vaccine, Liberals commit to Halifax bridge and NDP focus on renter rights
Housing remained the focus of the NDP on Tuesday, as leader Claudia Chender promised to create a compliance and enforcement ...
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Nova Scotia Tories promise universal shingles vaccine program for 65 and over
Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservatives say that if re-elected Nov. 26 they will introduce a universal shingles vaccine ...
These two infections affect senior citizens more severely
And the risk of this happening increases with age (especially after 50 years), a compromised immune system (e.g. in HIV and ...
Seven conditions which mean you can skip long GP queues and get treatment straight away
The NHS is urging people to use the Pharmacy First scheme as it can help save time and money - and there are seven conditions ...
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Nova Scotia Tories promise universal shingles vaccine program for 65 and over
Houston said the shingles vaccine should be free because statistics show one in three people will develop the painful skin rash ... can reduce or eliminate the symptoms of this disease, but ...
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Seven conditions that allow you to skip long GP queues and get treatment straight away
George highlighted the pressures that GPs face during the colder months ... Treatments vary depending on how severe the ...