Human Health Herpes Zoster Vaccine (GSK) (2 doses)

Human Health Herpes Zoster Vaccine (GSK) (2 doses)

Herpes Zoster is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. After chickenpox sores heal, the virus remains in the nerves and may reactivate as Zoster.

Once the virus is reactive, it can last for 30 days with unbearable pain. Even it heals, the pain associated with Zoster could last for years.

Herpes Zoster Vaccine is effective in preventing Herpes Zoster, reducing the chance of reoccurrence and relieve the pain and Posterior neuralgia caused.

Provide long term protection by 2 doses injection.

• Herpes Zoster Vaccine is effective in preventing Herpes Zoster, reducing the chance of reoccurrence and relieve the pain and Posterior neuralgia caused.
• Shingrix is given as a 2-dose series. The second dose cant be administered as soon as 2 months after the first dose (and if necessary, anytime between 2-6 months)
• Shingrix is the first shingles vaccine to combine a non-live antigen with an Adjuvant System to generate a strong and sustained immune response.

Suitable For:

• Adults 18 years of age or older at increased risk of HZ/ adults 50 years of age or older
• There is no contraindication for immunocompromised patients
• Shingrix is given as a 2-dose series. The second dose cant be administered as soon as 2 months after the first dose (and if necessary, anytime between 2-6 months)

Not applicable to:

• Those who are allergic to any component of the vaccine
• Those with active untreated tuberculosis

* If it is considered as inapproriate to get vaccinated, HKD300 will be charged for Dr Consultation. The remaining amount shall be returned. health.ESDlife and Human Health have sole discretion to make the final decision.