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What does the shingles vaccine (recombinant herpes zoster vaccine; RHZV) do?

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The recombinant herpes zoster vaccine (RHZV) helps prevent shingles, which typically causes a cluster of skin blisters that can result in chronic pain lasting weeks to months. Shingles can also affect the eyes or have more general complications, especially in persons with weakened immune systems.

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Shingles Vaccine

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