Are you older than 50? Get your Shingrix!
What is Shingrix? It is the “new” shingles vaccine. Shingrix, also called recombinant zoster vaccine, is a rockstar of vaccines.
It decreases shingles infections
For those 50-59 years, Shingrix decreases shingles by 96% For those 60 to 69 years, Shingrix decreases shingles by 97% For those 70 and older, Shingrix decreases shingles by 91%.It also decreases postherpetic neuralgia, the medical term for long-term nerve pain where the shingles rash was. This can continue after the rash has cleared.
The FDA suggests that if you received Zostavax in the past, you should get the Shingrix vaccine. In comparison, Zostavax is only 51% effective in preventing shingles and 67% effective in preventing long-term nerve pain.
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