Shingles Vaccine
FamilyCare offers free shingles vaccine to Oregon Medicare enrolled members
Published in Vaccine Weekly, January 24th, 2007
Known as Zostavax, the vaccine is used in adults age 60 and older and reduces the incidence of shingles by half and pain and discomfort by nearly two-thirds according to Merck research.
"This vaccine helps prevent an illness that affects many older Americans and often results in significant pain," said Jeff Heatherington, president. "While experts worried that partial insurance coverage of Zostavax might slow its acceptance, FamilyCare is committed to offering our valued members 100% coverage for a medical breakthrough vaccine that helps prevent...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Vaccine Weekly
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2007-01-24)
More Articles from Vaccine Weekly
- Avian Influenza Vaccine
DNA vaccine for H5N1 bird flu enters human trial - Influenza Vaccine
Influenza virus research reveals challenges ahead in developing multi-strain vaccines - DNA Vaccines
Scientists at University Federal of Minas Gerais detail research in DNA vaccines - Business Update
Cerus Corporation receives milestone payment from BioOne - Business Update
FFF Enterprises launches 2007-2008 flu vaccine ordering - Business Update
IntraBiotics acquires R&D programs, hires senior management team, changes name - More from this issue of Vaccine Weekly
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
