Monday, May 29, 2006

Herpes - FDA approves Merck's shingles vaccine


FDA approves Merck's shingles vaccine
United Press International - May 26, 2006 said. Zostavax, which protects against re-emergence of the chickenpox virus herpes zoster, is given as a single injection. In a

Report Suggests Transplants Could Spread Bird Flu
International News Service, Australia - May 25, 2006 we do not yet know the full biology of this virus in people.". That leaves them vulnerable to pneumonia, herpes, cytomegalovirus and hepatitis, according to the

Merck's Shingles Vaccine For Older Adults Approved By FDA
Food Consumer, IL - May 26, 2006 The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first vaccine for herpes zoster (shingles Shingles is a disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is

FDA approves Merck vaccine for shingles
newratings.com - May 26, 2006 Shingles, also called herpes zoster, occurs when the chickenpox virus reactivates and resumes reproducing after lying dormant for decades in nerve cells in the

Pathology And Genetics of Tumours of the Soft Tissues And Bones
Science Daily (press release) - May 27, 2006 2006) -- Despite lack of a key component of the immune system, a line of genetically engineered mice can control chronic herpes virus infections, researchers

Dr Sarah: Easing arthritis pain
Sunday Life, UK - May 28, 2006 Have you any advice on cold sore prevention? AVOID triggers such as stress and ultraviolet light which can activate the Herpes simplex virus.

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