A new generation of snake vaccine-SHINGRIX

Shingles (the medical name is Shingles) is a disease caused by the chickenpox virus. After chickenpox heals, the virus remains dormant in the body's nerves. As we age, the body's immune system gradually weakens, the virus becomes active again, and the chance of "snake birth" increases. Therefore, anyone who has been infected with chickenpox has a chance of "snake birth".

The pain caused by a raw snake can last for 4 weeks, seriously affecting daily life, and may also cause blindness or deafness.

About 1 in 4 patients may experience postherpetic neuralgia that lasts for months or years. Anyone who has been infected with chickenpox has a chance of getting snake bites. About half of the patients are 60 years or older. Studies have found that people with diabetes have a risk of giving birth to snakes that is about 2.4 times higher than the average person, and the risk of developing postherpetic neuralgia is also about 1.3 times higher than the average person. People who have given birth to snakes have a higher rate of cardiovascular disease, especially those who have given birth to snakes. The risk of stroke and heart disease is highest in the first year.

Regardless of whether you have received the shingles vaccine in the past, it is recommended to get the new generation shingles vaccine. The vaccine uses non-live antigen (non-live attenuated virus), and people with low immune function are suitable for vaccination!

Vaccination with the new generation SHINGRIX herpes zoster vaccine (snake shot) can effectively reduce the chance of snake birth, and the overall protective efficacy is as high as 97%.
The effective rate of preventing complications caused by raw snakes is as high as 93%
The effective rate in preventing post-herpetic neuralgia is as high as 100%
Effective protection for 7 years

Shingrix® - GSK

The first and second injections are separated by more than 2 months

Recommended by:
People aged 18 or above People with chronic illnesses People with diabetes People with low immune function People who have been vaccinated with Zostavax People who have had snake birth People who have been infected with COVID-19

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