Shingles Vaccine
We offer the Shingles Vaccine in East-Sussex at our Travel Clinic. Book online to get expert travel health advice and travel vaccine in-store.
Shingles Vaccines in East-sussex at our travel clinic
We offer the Shingles vaccine as a private service at East Sussex Travel Clinic.
Shingles Vaccines in East-Sussex at our travel vaccine clinic
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What Is Shingles?
Reactivation of the chickenpox virus (varicella-zoster virus) in adulthood causes a painful skin rash known as Shingles (herpes zoster).
It is estimated that 90% of the UK population are infected with the virus that causes shingles.
There is a 1 in 4 chance of the dormant varicella-zoster virus reactivating and causing shingles.
What Are The Main Symptoms?
It begins as a burning or painful sensation over an area of skin, leading to a rash that develops into fluid-filled blisters.
It usually affects one side of the body.
It commonly affects the chest, head, face, and eyes. The blisters burst and turn into sores before healing.
Most At-Risk Groups
The risk of shingles increases with age. Those 50 and over are at a higher risk of developing shingles at some point.
This is mainly due to the weakening of the immune system as we grow older.
This decline in our immunity occurs naturally with age.
Is Shingles Contiguous?
Shingles are caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus that already exists in the person body. Therefore, one cannot catch shingles.
The virus that causes chickenpox and shingles is the same, therefore if someone who has not had chickenpox comes into direct contact with the blisters of someone with shingles, they might catch chickenpox.
Find the latest information on shingles on the NHS website.
Is There A Treatment For Shingles?
If you believe that you might have shingles, you must contact your GP or healthcare provider as soon as possible.
If you are diagnosed with Shingles, you could be given medication to reduce the severity and duration of your symptoms.
Can You Prevent Shingles?
Currently, there are vaccinations available to help prevent shingles.
The NHS offers these vaccinations to those aged 70 to 79, you can ask your GP for details.
Those who are not eligible for the NHS singles vaccination service can get the vaccine privately at our Travel clinic.
The pharmacist will have a short consultation with you to check the suitability of the vaccine before offering the vaccination to you.
Book your appointment online today.
Book An Appointment For The Shingles Vaccine In East-Sussex at our pharmacy clinic
You can now get the shingles vaccine privately at the East Sussex Travel Vaccine Clinic.
Simply book your appointment online.
Select a date and time that suits you and attend the Pharmacy clinic at the booked time.
Bring your previous vaccination history and your medical history or medication list to the appointment with you.