Think you’re not at risk of shingles? Think again1
Over 90% of people
over 50
carry the virus that causes shingles2†
Even if you're
healthy,
the virus that causes shingles can reactivate at any time, particularly as you get older1*
From 50 years
your risk of shingles rises more sharply, particularly if you are immunosuppressed due to an underlying disease or its treatment1,3
†Not everyone at risk will develop shingles.1
*Shingles Virus can reactivate at any time if you had Chickenpox.
Don’t underestimate shingles
Shingles pain can be excruciating. It can feel like burning, stabbing or shock-like. The pain can make even simple daily tasks challenging.1,4
Shingles can put your life on hold
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“Shingles? I thought I was too
young. I was wrong. The pain
made me want to rip my skin off.
I really struggled to sleep.
I wouldn’t wish it on anybody.”*
*Inspired by real patient stories. Shingles pain can last weeks or even months.
Shingles symptoms may vary among patients.1
Patient portrayal.
“Shingles? It was the worst
experience of my life. There were
these terrible blisters, which felt
like my skin was on fire. I thought
I was too young for shingles.”*
*Inspired by real patient stories. Shingles symptoms may vary among patients.1
Patient portrayal.
“Shingles? I’ve never felt
pain like it, and I’ve had
three kids. Most days I
didn’t leave the house.”*
*Inspired by real patient stories. Shingles pain can last weeks or even months.
Shingles symptoms may vary among patients.1
Patient portrayal.
“Shingles? I thought it was
for older people. It really
slowed my life down."*
*Inspired by real patient stories. Shingles pain can last weeks or even months.
Shingles symptoms may vary among patients.1
Patient portrayal.
“Shingles? I had no idea
someone healthy like me
could get it. It was the
worst experience of my life."*
*Inspired by real patient stories. Shingles pain can last weeks or even months.
Shingles symptoms may vary among patients.1
Patient portrayal.
“Shingles? There were these
terrible blisters. I really
struggled to sleep."*
*Inspired by real patient stories. Shingles pain can last weeks or even months.
Shingles symptoms may vary among patients.1
Patient portrayal.
All images across the webpage are patient portrayals.
References
- Harpaz R, Ortega-Sanchez IR, Seward JF. Prevention of herpes zoster: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). MMWR Recomm Rep. 2008;57(RR-5):1–30.
- Bollaerts K, Riera-Montes M, Heininger U, et al. A systematic review of varicella seroprevalence in European countries before universal childhood immunization: deriving incidence from seroprevalence data. Epidemiol Infect. 2017;145:2666–2677.
- Kawai K et al. BMJ Open. 2014 Jun 10;4(6):e004833. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-004833
- Weinke T, Edte A, Schmitt S, Lukas K. Impact of herpes zoster and post-herpetic neuralgia on patients’ quality of life: a patient-reported outcomes survey. Z Gesundh Wiss. 2010;18:367–374.
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