Cancer Patients Face Higher Risk for Shingles, New Vaccines Hold Promise for Prevention
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From the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA): People newly diagnosed with cancer, particularly blood cancers, and those treated with chemotherapy have a greater risk of developing shingles, according to a new study in The Journal of Infectious Diseases. The findings may help guide efforts to prevent the often painful skin condition in cancer patients through the use ["]
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