Vaccine Provider | MSD |
Suggested age for immunisation | 50 years old or older |
Disease Prevention | Although almost all persons develop lifelong immunity after chickenpox infection, the virus may remain latent in the body and recur many years later as herpes zoster (shingles). |
Advantage | The shingles vaccine is the best way to protect you from getting shingles. The vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk of getting shingles by 50%. |
Interval | 50 years old or older |
Certification | FDA & EMA & Hong Kong Department of Health |
Side Effect | Soreness, redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. |