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Shingles is an infection of a nerve and the skin surrounding it. It is caused by a Herpes Zoster infection which also causes chickenpox. It is estimated that around 1 in 4 adults gets shingles at some point in life. In some cases, shingles can lead to complications such as postherpetic neuralgia where the nerve pain lasts for months.
Shingles most commonly cause pain followed by an itchy blistered rash which looks similar to the chickenpox rash. The rash can affect any part of your body but chest and abdomen are the most common.
Shingles are not contagious. However, you can catch chickenpox from someone with shingles if you’ve not had chickenpox before.
Shingles Vaccinations Available In-Store
Live shingles vaccine (over 50’s) – £155
Inactivated shingles vaccine (over 50’s or over 18’s at increased risk of shingles due to immunosuppression) – £210 per dose, two doses are required
Shingles vaccines might be available for free on the NHS if you are aged 70-79. At Rightdose, we vaccinate people over 50 or those over 18 who are at a higher risk of developing shingles (for example due to immunosuppression). Two types of the shingles vaccine are available at our Pharmacy. We will be able to recommend the most suitable vaccine for you during the appointment.
The most common side effects include injection site reactions (pain, redness). The vaccine can sometimes cause fever, headache and gastrointestinal upset.
This depends on the vaccine you are getting. If you are getting the live vaccine (over 50’s only) you will require one dose. For the inactivated vaccine (over 50’s and over 18’s at increased risk of shingles). Two doses are required 2 months apart.
Attend your appointment. Our clinician will discuss the service with you & answer any questions.
Receive your treatment from our clinician if it is suitable for you. Our clinician will administer treatment.