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Epic Data Shows 1995 Chickenpox Vaccine Era Halved Shingles Rates in Young Adults

A massive analysis of 85 million U.S. medical records confirms that the 1995 introduction of the childhood chickenpox vaccine has significantly reduced shingles cases in adults under 35. While shingles rates are rising for older cohorts who contracted the virus naturally, younger generations vaccinated as children show a steep decline, with rates dropping by 62% between the mid-1990s and 2000s birth cohorts. This data supports the long-term protective benefits of early vaccination against the varicella-zoster virus.

via Gizmodo|

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Epic Data Links Chickenpox Vaccine Era to Sharp Drop in Young Adult Shingles

A large analysis by Epic Research indicates that shingles cases are declining among adults aged 34 and younger, likely due to widespread chickenpox vaccination. While rates are falling for those under 35, they are rising for those over 35, who were less likely to be vaccinated as children. The chickenpox vaccine, introduced in 1995, prevents the varicella-zoster virus infection that can later reactivate as shingles. Experts note that while younger cohorts show lower risk, long-term protection remains unproven. Meanwhile, older adults face higher risks due to natural infection history and immune aging, though shingles vaccines like Shingrix remain recommended for those over 50.

via nbcnews.com|

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"UK Experts Advise Chickenpox Vaccine for Children, Catching Up with Other Countries"

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation in the UK has recommended for the first time that children between 1 year and 18 months should receive two doses of the chickenpox vaccine, which also provides protection against measles, mumps, and rubella. The vaccine has been widely available in other countries for decades, but in the UK, individuals have had to pay for it. The committee stated that chickenpox and its complications can be serious, even fatal, and that the vaccine has been proven safe and effective in other countries. The recommendation will now be considered by the government.

via AOL|

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