With aging comes health challenges, one potential risk being shingles (also known as "shingles"). According to medical research, one in three people over the age of 50 may develop shingles in their lifetime. Fortunately, modern medicine offers an effective solution—the shingles vaccine, also known as the "shingles shot." As a professional medical center, Life Young Health would like to share why this vaccine is particularly important for Hong Kong residents.

What is shingles?

Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). The virus can remain dormant in people who have had chickenpox and can reactivate as immunity weakens. Shingles typically presents with a unilateral rash and severe pain. In severe cases, it can lead to long-term pain in the genitals (PHN), impacting quality of life.

Who needs the shingles shot?

The shingles vaccine is recommended for the following groups:

• People aged 18 and over

- [High-risk] Adults aged 50 and over: As they age, their immune system weakens, and their risk of infection increases.

- [High-risk] Patients with chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease, have lower immune systems.

- [High-risk] People with a history of chickenpox: Almost all adults were infected with the varicella virus as children, making the risk of shingles universal.

• [High-risk] People with a history of COVID-19

Why is getting the Shingles shot important?

1. Significant preventive effect

   The shingles vaccine (such as Shingrix) has been shown to effectively reduce the risk of infection by over 90% and significantly reduce the incidence of long-term nerve pain caused by shingles.

2. Reduce Symptoms and Complications

   Even if infected, vaccinated people generally experience milder symptoms and a significantly reduced risk of complications.

3. Improve Quality of Life

   The severe pain of shingles often severely impacts patients' lives, and the vaccine can help prevent this suffering.

Vaccination FAQs

- Is the vaccine safe?

   Modern shingles vaccines are safe. Common side effects include redness and swelling at the injection site and mild tiredness, which usually disappear within a few days.

- Are multiple doses necessary?

   Two doses of the vaccine, administered 2 to 6 months apart, are generally required for longer-lasting effects.

- Is it still possible to get infected after vaccination?

   While the vaccine doesn't provide 100% protection, the risk of infection and the severity of symptoms are significantly reduced after vaccination.

Take action now to prevent shingles and avoid pain!

Don't wait until the disease strikes to regret it! Getting the shingles vaccine is a commitment to yourself and your family, minimizing the impact of the disease on your life. Contact us to schedule a vaccination or for more information.

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