Childhood vaccinations still mostly effective

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I am in my mid-50s and in good health (I don’t take any medications). I rarely get sick with colds or flu. I have been vaccinated with all ... Continue Reading →

Chickenpox causes shingles risk

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: Do people who have never had chickenpox get shingles? – K.C.H. ANSWER: Ninety-nine percent of people have had chickenpox and are at risk for shingles, ... Continue Reading →

Persistent underarm odor can be minimized

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I have underarm odor. I wash daily, use deodorant and change my shirts daily. I use mostly cotton shirts and undershirts. I launder my shirts with ... Continue Reading →

New shingles vaccine can be hard to find

#Middlebury #Seniors #Shingles Ninety-nine percent of us over the age of 40 had chickenpox when we were kids. That virus is still in our bodies … and it can reactivate at any ... Continue Reading →