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Zostavax is an FDA licensed vaccine that helps to reduce the risk of getting herpes zoster (shingles) in individuals 50 years of age and older. Zostavax is the only US licensed vaccine that reduces the risk of reactivation of the varicella zoster virus, the same one that causes chicken pox, and remains dormant in the […]

Apotex, the maker of Alysena 28 contraceptive pill, issued a voluntary recall to wholesalers, retailers and distributors on April 3 after it discovered some packs contained 14 sugar pills instead of seven. This Type II recall pulled the drug from the shelves but did not require contacting patients. Health Canada upgraded the recall five days […]