Shingrix Vaccination

Shingles is a painful rash with blisters typically happens on one side of body. It travels along the nerve supply of that area.
If you have chicken pox in childhood the shingles virus lives in your body. Shingles is also known as Herpes Zoster in medical terms.

What age group is more susceptible ?

Most susceptible age group for Shingles is 50+ age group, any patient with compromised immune system, immunocompromised state. The Varicella Zoster virus is airborne and can spread through sneezing, coughing, or sharing utensils or drinking glasses with someone who has shingles or chickenpox.

Symptoms of shingles/Herpes zoster
Shingles symptoms usually affect only a small section on one side of your body. These symptoms may include:

1. Pain, burning or tingling
2. Sensitivity to touch
3. A red rash that begins a few days after the pain
4. Fluid-filled blisters that break open and crust over
5. Itching
   
   

How to prevent shingles?

Vaccine is by far the most recommended way to prevent Shingles. In India its advised to have shingles vaccine (Shingrix™)if you are 50 + Age. Shingles vaccine is also advised in patients above 19 years of age who are immunocompromised. Shingles can spread from oozing blisters to person who never had chicken pox or is immunocompromised. So if somebody you know has herpes zoster treat him as its contagious.

What vaccination is available for shingles ?

In India shingrix™ vaccine is available at certified clinics. There is only one brand which is available and no other option is there.

where can I have shingles/ herpes zoster vaccination ?

You can have Shingrix vaccine at Hplus Super Speciality clinic under expert care.

what is cost of Shingles / Herpes zoster vaccine ?

Shingles vaccine costs Rs 11000 for one dose and you may need two doses.