You must have heard a lot of stories about people suffering from shingles and suffering from great pain. You should take antiviral drugs for quick treatment in the early stages of shingles to reduce the chance of suffering post-herpetic neuralgia. As much is known about the painful pain of shingles, and recently, as shingles has become frequent in young people in their 20s and 30s, the number of people who want to get vaccinated as a preventive measure is also increasing. So this time, let’s learn more about the shingles vaccination. 대상포진 예방접종
When to get shingles vaccine 좋은뉴스
Adults 50+
If you get shingles vaccine, the chance of getting shingles for 10 years after vaccination is reduced by more than 50%, and even if you get shingles, you will feel less pain than people who haven’t been vaccinated, and the probability of suffering postherpetic neuralgia is 60%. It is said to be extremely low.
You can get vaccinated regardless of your past history of shingles, and if you have ever had shingles, it is recommended that you get vaccinated 6 months to 1 year after recovery.
Adults in their 20s and 30s
Recently, there are many cases of shingles in young people, so some people want to be vaccinated against shingles, but so far, shingles vaccine has not been accurately verified for its effectiveness and side effects on adults in their 20s and 30s, so it can be dangerous.
children and youth
Children and adolescents are vaccinated with chickenpox vaccine, but the shingles vaccine is the same type as the chickenpox vaccine and contains a higher amount of the virus, so it is not recommended to use it because its safety for children and adolescents has not been verified.
→ Therefore, it is recommended that adults over 50 years old get vaccinated against shingles, and for adults under 50 years old, it is desirable to increase immunity with the usual diet or exercise management.
→ And if you see early symptoms of shingles, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible and get treatment
Know the early symptoms of shingles and how to treat them
2020/10/19 – [Health] – Initial symptoms and causes of shingles
Shingles early symptoms and causes
Early symptoms, causes, and complications of shingles When you hear the story of someone around you who has shingles, it is said that it is accompanied by great pain and pain. If you’ve had chickenpox as a child, you’re more likely to get shingles.
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shingles vaccine price
▶ Shingles vaccination is a non-insured item and costs between 120,000 and 200,000 won per hospital. Please compare the price of vaccination at the hospital where you live and visit a cheaper place to get vaccinated.
▶ The price of shingles vaccination can be a bit burdensome. In some areas, free vaccination is available for adults over the age of 50, so please inquire at the nearest public health center to check.
Shingles vaccination precautions
People taking antiviral medications should stop taking antiviral medications one day before vaccination and up to 2 weeks after vaccination.
How to Prevent Shingles
The most common cause of shingles is a weakened immune system. Therefore, you should eat foods that improve your immunity and exercise regularly so that you can strengthen your immunity. In other words, you can lower your chances of getting shingles by eating an immune-boosting diet, exercising, and getting shingles vaccine.