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Shingles Vaccine Basics
Herpes Zoster
Also known as shingles, this disease can bring about a painful rash. Complications can include severe nerve pain, called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), which can last for years after the rash goes away.Disease Incidence
Almost 1 in 3 people in the U.S. will develop shingles in their lifetime. You can get shingles at any age, but your risk increases with age and with a weakened immune system.Shingles & Chickenpox
Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. After recovering from chickenpox, the virus stays in your body and can present as shingles later in life.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The following frequently asked questions were created following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is a painful rash disease. Complications from shingles can include severe nerve pain, called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), which can last for months or years after the rash goes away. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus — the same virus that causes chickenpox.
If you’ve had chickenpox, you can get shingles. Almost 1 in 3 people in the United States will develop shingles in their lifetime. You can get shingles at any age, but it’s more common (and more likely to be severe) in older adults.
The CDC recommends that healthy adults 50 years of age and older get two doses of the shingles vaccine, called Shingrix (recombinant zoster vaccine), separated by 2-6 months. Individuals 19 years or older who have a weakened immune system may also receive two doses of Shingrix.
Shingrix is more effective at preventing shingles than Zostavax. Zostavax, which was a live vaccine, is no longer available in the U.S. market. Shingrix is an FDA-approved recombinant zoster vaccine developed to prevent shingles (herpes zoster). It is recommended for individuals aged 50 and older, including people those who previously received Zostavax.
Yes, co-administration of vaccines is generally safe, effective and convenient. Side effects from receiving multiple vaccines at the same time are rare and usually mild. For more information, refer to the CDC’s guidelines on receiving multiple vaccines.
Kroger Health offers a wide range of health services, including vaccines, health screenings and more, tailored to meet the needs of your business, community or organization. Visit us at krogerhealth.com or e-mail the team at KHB2B@krogerhealth.com to learn more.
For more frequently asked questions and information, please visit the CDC's shingles vaccination website.
Other Recommended Vaccines
Are you up to date on all your vaccines? While getting your shingles vaccine, you can also get vaccinated for flu, COVID-19, RSV and more.
Flu Vaccine
It’s recommended that everyone over the age of 6 months receive a yearly flu vaccine.COVID-19 Vaccine
Everyone aged 6 months and older is eligible for an annual COVID-19 vaccine.RSV Vaccine
Pregnant patients (32-36 weeks), adults 60-74 with medical conditions and those 75+ may be eligible.Tools & Resources
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