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Nearly everyone ≥50 years old is at risk for shingles and should be protected against shingles — even Jennifer, Sanjay, John, and Karl1,2

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Meet Jennifer

“I live at full speed. But no matter what’s going on at home or how much work there is at the shop, I always try to prepare a healthy dinner and eat with my family. As the ‘chauffeur,’ I also drive the kids to school and their activities. My life is busy, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”

She feels healthy, but she’s still at risk.

Who are the people in Jennifer’s life?

  • Her husband and two children in high school
  • The employees in her flower shop
  • Her running buddies

Lifestyle:

She eats healthy, walks every day, and runs a few times a week

Medical history:

No current medical issues, varicella infection during childhood

Interaction with HCP:

Diligent about annual physicals and is proactive in discussing lifestyle changes to help keep herself healthy

Recommendation opportunity:

During preventative health screening or routine check-up

Recommend SHINGRIX because:

She is at risk for developing shingles and eligible for vaccination1,3

HCP = healthcare professional.

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Meet Sanjay

“I have so much to be proud of. My company is thriving. My daughter is a surgeon, and my son is coding just like me. My parents are getting older, but my children are starting families of their own. There is so much to look forward to.”

He is getting older but prioritizes work over his health.

Who are the people in Sanjay’s life?

  • His wife, son, daughter, and large extended family nearby
  • The team at his software development company
  • His parents, who are struggling with health issues

Lifestyle:

Doesn’t exercise enough and has gotten less mobile with age

Medical history:

Cardiovascular disease, varicella infection during childhood, vaccinated with Zostavax® 5 years ago

Interaction with HCP:

Doesn’t always prioritize his health and sometimes misses appointments

Recommendation opportunity:

During preventative health screening or routine check-up

Recommend SHINGRIX because:

He is eligible for vaccination1,3

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Meet John

“I am retired now and divide my days between time with my wife and time with my grandson. I have been following my doctor’s advice to eat better and work out. I haven’t felt this good in a long time, and I’m not slowing down any time soon.”

He’s retired, but he’s just getting started.

Who are the people in John’s life?

  • His wife and two adult children
  • He has taken a big role in his grandson’s life
  • His adopted rescue dogs

Lifestyle:

Keeps his weight down and lives healthily, his dogs get him out of the house

Medical history:

Type 2 diabetes, varicella infection during childhood

Interaction with HCP:

Goes a few times a year to review his A1C levels and is more diligent about keeping his weight down and staying healthy

Recommendation opportunity:

During his appointment to get his seasonal influenza vaccine

Recommend SHINGRIX because:

He is at risk for developing shingles and eligible for vaccination1,3

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Meet Karl

“I am happy to provide for my neighbourhood and help the people in my building, but my main focus is teaching my pugs some new tricks. The best years of my life are just getting started.”

He always prioritizes taking care of others over himself.

Who is in Karl’s life?

  • His two pug dogs
  • The people in his neighbourhood he helps
  • Residents of the building where he is caretaker

Lifestyle:

He does not eat a healthy diet and is usually too busy to exercise

Medical history:

COPD, varicella infection during childhood

Interaction with HCP:

Reluctant about doctor visits outside of occasional COPD check-ups

Recommendation opportunity:

During his COPD check-up

Recommend SHINGRIX because:

He is at risk for developing shingles and eligible for vaccination1,3

COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Patient Survey Results

Based on Canadian market research conducted by IPSOS in 2019:

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of respondents* ranked their healthcare provider’s recommendation among the main drivers when deciding to vaccinate.4

* The sample reflects a representative sampling of n=800 Canadians aged 50–70 years who are aware of the condition of shingles and agreed to participate in the online survey.

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of respondents† said they didn’t receive a HZ vaccine, as they assumed their healthcare provider would bring it up if they needed it. An additional 19% of these same patients stated they did not receive a HZ vaccine, as their healthcare provider didn’t recommend the vaccine.4

† The sample reflects a representative sampling of n=546 Canadians aged 50–70 years who are aware of the condition of shingles, have not yet been vaccinated and do not have immediate plans to do so, and that agreed to participate in the online survey.

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Efficacy data for SHINGRIX

Vaccine efficacy profile was studied in subjects ≥50 years old (ZOE-50) and subjects ≥70 years old (ZOE-70).3

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Did you know age is the dominant driver of shingles?

Learn about age-related decline in immunity.5

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Dosing and administration

Discover more about administering the vaccine and discussing shingles and vaccination with your patients.

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References:

  1. Public Health Agency of Canada. An Advisory Committee Statement (ACS), National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) – Updated Recommendations on the Use of Herpes Zoster Vaccines. Ottawa, Ontario: Public Health Agency of Canada; June 2018. Available at: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/health/publications/healthy-living/updated-recommendations-use-herpes-zoster-vaccines.html. Accessed November 30, 2022.
  2. Public Health Agency of Canada. Canada Communicable Disease Report. An Advisory Committee Statement (ACS). National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI). Statement on the Recommended Use of Herpes Zoster Vaccine. January 2010. Available at: https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/phac-aspc/migration/phac-aspc/publicat/ccdr-rmtc/10pdf/36-acs-1.pdf. Accessed November 17, 2023.
  3. SHINGRIX Product Monograph. GlaxoSmithKline Inc., November 15, 2022.
  4. Data on file: IPSOS Market Research, 2019. GlaxoSmithKline Inc.
  5. Harpaz R, et al. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Prevention of herpes zoster: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). MMWR Recomm Rep 2008;57(RR-5):1–30.

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