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December 21, 2012
FDA approves biotech drug for reducing symptoms of severe chickenpox infection

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug for reducing the severity of chickenpox symptoms, the agency said.

March 29, 2011
Rite Aid gears up to vaccinate patients ages 50 years, older for shingles

A decision by the Food and Drug Administration to lower the age at which patients can receive a vaccine for shingles opens the door for pharmacists to administer it to more patients.

March 25, 2011
Zostavax now approved for patients ages 50 years and older

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a vaccine for shingles in older patients.

January 12, 2010
Rite Aid commences national shingles vaccination, education campaign

Rite Aid on Wednesday announced the launch of a national shingles vaccination and education campaign...

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