Shingles Vaccine

Both chickenpox and shingles are caused by the varicella-zoster virus. After a person has chickenpox, the virus does not fully leave the body. Instead, it remains inactive in the nerve cells and can reactivate years later as shingles.

• Risk of shingles:
  • About 1 in 3 people who have had chickenpox will develop shingles during their lifetime. The risk increases with age and with conditions that weaken the immune system.
• Why vaccination matters:
  • Shingles can cause long-lasting pain, vision or hearing problems (if the face is affected), or other serious complications.
  • Vaccination greatly reduces the risk of both shingles and postherpetic neuralgia.
• Vaccine recommendations:
  • All adults age 50 and older are recommended to receive the shingles vaccine.
  • The vaccine is given as a two-dose series, with doses typically spaced 2 to 6 months apart.
  • Once the two-dose series is completed, protection is considered long-term, often lifetime immunity.
  • The vaccine is also recommended for adults 19 and older with weakened immune systems due to disease or treatment.

To Get Vaccinated – Walk Right In!

No appointments necessary.
We accept WALK-INS until one hour before closing.
Save time by filling out our INTAKE FORM in advance, then bring it with you when you come in.

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