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Shingrix Zoster Vaccine

HKD $5,800

Recommended to persons aged 50 or above and high-risk individuals aged 18 or above, including diabetes, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, kidney failure, rheumatoid arthritis or lupus erythematosus.

Introduction

Shingrix zoster vaccine is newly added to the market and approved by US FDA and EU EMA. Shingrix is more than 90% effective at preventing shingles and post-herpetic neuralgia. People who aged 50 or above and aged 18 or above high-risk individuals should receive two doses of this vaccine(with each dose administered 2-6 months apart). Side effects are temporary, including sore arm with mild or moderate pain, redness and swelling at injection site, tiredness, muscle pain, a headache, shivering, fever, stomach pain, or nausea. Symptoms went away on their own in about 2 to 3 days. You should not get Shingrix if you have severe allergic rection to any component of the vaccine of the previous dose, currently have shingles or currently are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Manufacturer

GSK

Prevention

Zoster

Details

What is Shingles/zoster?

Shingles, also known as zoster, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus – the same virus that causes chickenpox. People who recovered from chickenpox may develop shingles as the virus enters their nervous system and lies dormant for years. If their immune system becomes weakened, the virus may reactivate.

Symptoms

The patient will develop painful red rashes that consist blisters on one side of the face, back, waist, head or neck. The pain may last for a month and many describe it hurt more than childbirth and post-surgery. A shingle rash near the facial nerves by one’s eyes or ears can cause other complications, including hearing loss and blindness. Other possible complications include acute viral encephalitis, stroke, and post-herpetic neuralgia.

About one-quarter of patients suffer from post-herpetic neuralgia. Some suffer from nerve pain like shooting, stabbing or burning sensation for months, some even last for years. Sometimes, patients feel very sensitive to touching and need long tern painkiller medications which significantly affects their quality of life.

Risk Factors

98% of adults in Hong Kong had chickenpox. Anyone who had chickenpox, even if they are in good health, has a chance to give develop shingles. Starting from the age of 50, the risk of developing shingles doubles every year. The risk of developing persistent neuralgia is also higher. People who have diabetes, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, renal failure, rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus are at higher risk than healthy individuals.

Service Location

Virtus Medical Tower – 17/F, Virtus Medical Tower, 122 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong

Virtus Medical Centre – 11/F, H Zentre, 15 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

Virtus Medical Centre (Tseung Kwan O) –

Shop 85, 2/F, Tseung Kwan O Plaza, 1 Tong Tak Street, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories

Terms & Conditions

The second dose should be injected within 2 to 6 months after the first dose.
Who should not receive the shingles vaccine (unless advised by a doctor):
- Those who are allergic to the active ingredients or any component of the vaccine
- Women who are or plan to become pregnant
- Breastfeeding women
Appointment is not confirmed until a confirmation email message Virtus has been received.
Appointment must be made at least two working days in advance.
Fee includes doctor’s consultation charge at first visit.
Other treatment/investigation cost are not included in this service.
This service is not applicable for the use of Health Care Vouchers.
This service is non-transferable.
Virtus Medical Group reserves the right to vary/amend the offers and the terms and conditions at any time without prior notice. In case of any dispute, the decision of Virtus Medical Group shall be final.