What is shingles?
Shingles often starts with a painful rash that appears on one side of your face or body. This rash looks like clusters of blisters, which usually form scabs within a week or so. It might stick around for 2 to 4 weeks. Alongside the rash, you might feel discomfort, itching, and just not quite yourself.
Vaccination against shingles
Protecting yourself from shingles is super important, and getting vaccinated is a great way to do it.
Shingrix is a non-live vaccine, uses a tiny, harmless part of the virus to trigger your immune system into action. The course generally requires 2 doses and spread by at least two months apart.
- Even if you’ve had shingles before or received the older shingles vaccine (Zostavax), getting Shingrix is still recommended.
- It’s also recommended if you’ve received the chickenpox vaccine in the past.
- Shingrix offers robust protection against shingles, regardless of your previous experiences or vaccinations.
- No maximum age for getting Shingrix.