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The shingles vaccine

July 10, 2014 by CMI

If you know anyone who has developed Shingles, then you might consider getting the shingles vaccine. It is not a guarantee you won’t develop shingles, but will most likely reduce the severity of symptoms and reduce the risk of post-herpetic neuralgia, a common occurrence following an outbreak. The FDA approved this for people over 50 with a competent immune system.

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PSA check?

To check the PSA or to not check the PSA, that is the question.  Annual PSA blood tests are ok as long as you don't rush into an invasive or aggressive treatment regiment that can lead to undesirable side effects down the road. … [Read More...]

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