CDC Panel (Barely) Prefers Shingrix Shingles Vaccine Over Zostavax
Executive Summary
In 8-7 vote, Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends GSK's Shingrix as preferred shingles vaccine given its higher efficacy compared to Merck's Zostavax.
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