Swindon Herpes Zoster Vaccine (SHINGRIX) (2 doses course)

Swindon Herpes Zoster Vaccine (SHINGRIX) (2 doses course)

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a painful skin rash caused by reactivation of the varicella zoster virus (the same virus that causes chickenpox). Anybody has had chickenpox, the virus that causes shingles is already inside your body. It can reactivate at any time, and your risk increases as your immune system naturally declines with age.

Shingrix is the shingles vaccine demonstrating over 90% efficacy in clinical trials. It provides strong protection against shingles and neuralgia, the most common complications of shingles.

Dosing & Schedule:

• 2 doses series, 2-6 months interval

Remarks:
If you have the following condition, you are recommended to seek advice before receiving vaccination.

• You are allergic to any of its ingredients
• You had allergic reaction to medication or previous vaccination

* 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 Swindon have sole discretion to make the final decision.