Shingles Vaccine
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Book Your Shingles Vaccine
At Mac Sherry’s Pharmacy in Kilcoole, we offer the Shingles Vaccine to help protect you from this painful and often long-lasting viral infection. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. After recovering from chickenpox, the virus stays in your body and can reactivate later in life as shingles.
The risk of shingles increases with age, particularly in people over 50 or those with a weakened immune system. Our pharmacists are here to provide expert advice and administer the vaccine safely and comfortably in-store.
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FAQ for
Shingles Vaccine
- Prevent Shingles: The vaccine reduces your risk of developing shingles and its complications.
- Reduce Pain & Duration: If you do contract shingles after vaccination, your symptoms are likely to be less severe and shorter in duration.
- Prevent Long-term Complications: The vaccine also lowers your risk of developing post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), a painful nerve condition that can last for months or even years after the shingles rash has healed.
- Adults aged 50 and over: It’s recommended for those aged 50 and above, even if you have already had shingles, as it can prevent future episodes.
- Adults with weakened immune systems: If you are between 18 and 49 years and have conditions or treatments that suppress your immune system, the vaccine may be recommended for you.
- Shingrix: A two-dose recombinant vaccine that is highly effective, with studies showing over 90% protection for adults aged 50 and above.
- Zostavax: A one-dose live vaccine, available for individuals over 50, though Shingrix is preferred due to its higher efficacy.
- The vaccine is available year-round at Mac Sherrys Pharmacy.
- Shingrix (two doses) and Zostavax (one dose) are both available.
- Contact us directly for pricing and to schedule your appointment.
You can easily book your Shingles Vaccine through our online booking form or by calling us directly. Our pharmacy team will ensure your vaccination is scheduled at a convenient time and provide you with all the necessary information
