Reduce your risk of shingles by getting vaccinate.

Reduce your risk of shingles by getting vaccinate.

Reducing the risk of getting shingles. Can done by building a strong immune system, such as exercising, getting enough rest, and avoiding stress. In addition, shingles vaccination is a highly effective method.

The shingles vaccine helps prevent the disease and nerve pain. There are currently two types of shingles vaccines: 

1. ‘Subunit vaccine’ (Recombinant Zoster Vaccine; RZV)

• Effectiveness in preventing shingles
  • Age 50 and over, 97% protection 
  • Age 70 and over, 91.3% protection
  • After 10 years of injection, it still provides 89% protection.
• Effectiveness in preventing neuropathic pain (PHN)
  • Age 50 and over, 91.2% protection
  •  70 years and older, 88.2% protection
• Getting vaccinated 

• Adults and people aged 50 years and over: 2 injections, 2-6 months apart.
• Age 18 years and over, if immunocompromised from เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา disease or medication, 2 injections, 1-2 months apart.

2. ‘Live attenuated’ vaccine (Zoster Vaccine Live; ZVL) 

• Effectiveness in preventing shingles

• Age 50-59 years, 70% protection
• Age 60-69 years, 64% protection 
• Age 70 and over, 38% protection after 6 years.
• Effectiveness in preventing neuropathic pain (PHN)

• Age 60-69 years, 65% protection
• Age 70 and over, 66% protection
• Getting vaccinated 

• Age 50 years and above, with only 1 injection
• This vaccine is contraindicated in people who are immunocompromised due to disease or medication.

In cases where the person has previously received the live attenuated shingles vaccine (ZVL), the subunit vaccine (PHN) can be given as 2 injections, at least 2 months apart from the previous vaccination.

Limitations on vaccination

1. 1. Under age
      • The shingles vaccine is usually recommended for people age 50 and older.
      • Those under 50 years of age and without underlying medical conditions should consult a doctor first.
   2. History of allergic reaction to vaccines or vaccine components
      • If you have a history of allergic reactions to vaccine components, such as gelatin or certain antibiotics.
   3. Acute illness
      • Those who have acute illness or fever should wait until they recover.
   4. Have received a shingles vaccine before
      • For those who have received the live shingles vaccine, you can receive this new shingles vaccine or consult your doctor.
   5. Pregnant woman 
      • Injection is not recommended because there is currently no clear study data on the safety of injection.

Shingles is a painful disease that can lead to severe or chronic complications.

Especially in the elderly and those with compromised immune systems. Getting a shingles vaccination can greatly reduce the risk.