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Preventing Shingles: A Local Pharmacist on the Importance of Getting Vaccinated
- Walgreens Senior Director Sam Picking highlights the significance of the shingles vaccine for adults aged 50 and older nationwide as a key preventative measure against the distressing skin condition triggered by the virus responsible for chickenpox.
- Shingles risk rises with age because the varicella-zoster virus remains dormant after chickenpox infection and can reactivate decades later, causing severe symptoms and complications.
- The vaccine requires two doses spaced two to six months apart, effectively preventing shingles by 97% and reducing postherpetic neuralgia risk by 91%, with side effects lasting two to three days.
- Picking explained that although some people might feel mild soreness or experience minor side effects shortly after vaccination, these are significantly less severe than the symptoms caused by an actual shingles outbreak. Additionally, Walgreens pharmacists are available to assist patients with any questions or concerns about the vaccine.
- Walgreens offers flexible vaccination options including walk-ins and evening appointments, encouraging early treatment for shingles symptoms to reduce severity and complications.
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Preventing Shingles: A Local Pharmacist on the Importance of Getting Vaccinated
(BPT) - When individuals reach age 50, their risk of developing shingles increases, making it more important than ever to understand this painful condition and how to help prevent it.
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