Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN)
- Affects up to 30% of patients with shingles2
- Characterized by long-lasting nerve pain that can persist for months to years1
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Increasing age causes a natural decline in immunity.1 2/3 of shingles cases occur in those over the age of 50.3
There is a reduction in the number and functionality of immune cells that prevent reactivation of the varicella zoster virus (VZV).1,4
This leads to an increase in the incidence and severity of shingles.1
≥90% of Canadians have had varicella (chickenpox) and are at risk for shingles.2
Approximately 1 out of 3 people will develop shingles during their lifetime, due to a reactivation of the dormant virus — a blistering rash that can be accompanied by burning, stabbing, or shock-like pain.1,5
Shingles can lead to serious and long-lasting complications:1*
* SHINGRIX is not indicated for the prevention of primary varicella infection or for the treatment of HZ or PHN.7
What to share with your patients?
As you age, your immune system naturally declines, increasing your risk of shingles.1
≥90% of Canadians have had varicella (chickenpox) and are at risk for shingles.2
Approximately 1 out of 3 people will develop shingles during their lifetime, due to a reactivation of the dormant virus – a blistering rash that can be accompanied by burning, stabbing or shock-like pain.1,5
Shingles can lead to serious and long-lasting complications1*:
* SHINGRIX is not indicated for the prevention of primary varicella infection or for the treatment of HZ or PHN.7
What to share with your patients?
As you age, your immune system naturally declines, increasing your risk of shingles.1
Discover the components and the mechanism of action of SHINGRIX.
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