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DEAR DR. GOTT:This letter is to inquire about the availability of the shingles vaccine, Zostavax. The most recent ladies’ magazines (i.e., Good Housekeeping and Women’s day), The Saturday Evening Post...
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DEAR DR. GOTT:I am a registered pharmacist and immunization coordinator at a pharmacy in Wisconsin. I’m writing in response to one of your current articles regarding Zostavax, the shingles vaccine. I...
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DEAR DR. GOTT:After reading your March column about Zostavax I had to write. I was finally able to convince my mother to get the shingles vaccine but her doctor would only give her a prescription for...
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DEAR DR. GOTT: There seems to be some confusion about whether or not an older person should take the shingles shot. My husband is over 70 and has been advised that, because he can’t remember having...
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DEAR DR. GOTT: I just took the shingles vaccine at a local drugstore. I filled out papers but nowhere did it mention that anyone who had a history of cancer should not take the vaccine. Please advise....
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