Expert panel recommends new shingles vaccine
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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices agreed on the recommendation at an October meeting, shortly after the FDA announced its approval of Shingrix for use in adults age 50 and over. Zostavax, which is recommended only for adults ages 60 and older, has been shown to lose potency over time, typically becoming less protective after the first five years.
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