Name: Shingles (Shingrix) Vaccination

Description: The shingles vaccine (Shingrix) protects against herpes zoster, a painful rash caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus. Recommended by UK JCVI for eligible older adults and immunocompromised individuals.

Price: 200

Currency: GBP

Dose: 2

Age From: 50

Age To: 99

Timing: For full protection, complete both doses 2–6 months apart.

Effectiveness: Shingles vaccine prevents shingles and post-herpetic neuralgia in more than 90 percent.

Duration: The Shingles vaccine is recommended for adults over the age of 50.

Timing Note: Shingrix is a two-dose vaccine. NHS offers it routinely from age 65; available privately for those aged 50 and over and for immunocompromised adults aged 18+.

Effectiveness Note: It has been demonstrated in clinical studies that the shingles vaccine prevents shingles and post-herpetic neuralgia in more than 90 percent. The general coverage of high levels is seen in all age groups, including adults aged 70 and above. The protection lasts no less than 10 years after vaccination, and further research is pointing towards long-term immunity.

Duration Note: The Shingles vaccine is recommended for adults over the age of 50, as they are more likely to develop Shingles.

High Risk Areas: Not travel-related – shingles risk increases with age and immunosuppression Risk of reactivation exists worldwide for anyone who has had chickenpox

Traveller Risk Factors: Adults aged 50 and over Immunocompromised individuals (from age 18) Previous chickenpox infection People with stress, illness, or weakened immunity

Protection Title: The most frequent viral complications of the elderly population.

Protection Description: The shingles vaccine induces a strong antibody and a cellular immune response against the varicella-zoster virus in the immune system. This immunity much lessens the chances of getting shingles, as well as decreases the chances of getting permanent nerve discomfort in case of an infection. Vaccination is a good, long-term prevention of one of the most frequent viral complications of the elderly population.

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