Schumer: Gov't shutdown worsening shingles vaccine shortage

A nationwide shingles vaccine shortage is apparently getting worse because of the partial government shutdown, says U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer.

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Schumer: Gov't shutdown worsening shingles vaccine shortage

A nationwide shingles vaccine shortage is apparently getting worse because of the partial government shutdown, says U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer.

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