Vaccines are helping older people more than we knew

By Paula Span, KFF Health News Let’s be clear: The primary reason to be vaccinated against shingles is that two shots provide at least 90% protection against a painful, blistering disease that a third of Americans will suffer in their lifetimes, one that can cause lingering nerve pain and other nasty long-term consequences. Related Articles Oregon baby is still battling infant botulism after ByHeart formula exposure Solving the home care quandary How Olympians think about success and failure and what we can learn from them Food companies are targeting users of weight-loss drugs with ‘GLP-1 Friendly’ labels Homeless shelters for seniors pop up, catering to older adults’ medical needs The most...