In the last time, we learned about the cause of shingles and how to treat it, but the wisest choice is to get vaccinated before outbreaks. This is because, if treatment is delayed after the onset of symptoms, various complications can be obtained.
However, shingles vaccination is recommended for people over a certain age, and vaccination does not necessarily prevent the onset of the disease, but it is recommended to take it because pain or symptoms are greatly weakened and can be easily treated. 대상포진 예방접종
In this article, we will take the time to find out about the shingles vaccination and the price you are most curious about. 좋은뉴스
age of shingles vaccination
▶ Age 50 or older
▶ Age 60 or older recommended by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Anyone can get the shingles vaccine, but it is recommended starting from the age of 50. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that the recommended age is 60 years or older. It is mainly because the elderly over the age of 50 are at high risk of getting shingles, but those who are actually vaccinated are very low, about 10%.
One vaccination is sufficient, but the effect is not guaranteed to prevent shingles 100%. However, when comparing vaccinated and unvaccinated people according to age, it was found that there was about 60% of preventive effect.
Vaccination focuses on significantly improving the symptoms and treatment when an outbreak occurs, so those who have been vaccinated can easily be treated and complications can be greatly reduced, so it is recommended that you be vaccinated.
If you have shingles and have been treated, you can get the vaccine, but it is usually recommended to receive it about 6 months after the symptoms have healed.
shingles vaccine price
Left: Zostavax, Right: Sky Zoster
▶ Zostavax (imported): about 130,000~140,000 won
▶ Sky Zoster (domestic): about 110,000~120,000 won
The price of shingles vaccination is about 130,000 to 140,000 won for Zostavax, which is imported, and about 110,000 to 120,000 won for Sky Zoster, which is domestic. This is the smallest amount and may vary slightly from hospital to hospital. Although domestic products are cheaper than imported products, please note that the effect is not significantly different.
Depending on the public health center, the cost of shingles vaccination is discounted or free
The price is not cheaper than expected, but it is much cheaper than in the past, and after the Centers for Disease Control included shingles vaccination in the national prevention program for those aged 65 or older, it is free of charge for the elderly according to local public health centers. There is also a place where vaccination is done, so it would be nice to inquire.
※ In many cases, it is cheaper to visit a public health center and get vaccinated, so please call the public health center located in your residence.
concluding
The cause of shingles is deeply related to the lowered immunity. Because immunity naturally declines with age, older people are suffering from shingles symptoms, but recently, it is also appearing in young people.
As the times change, immunity is affected in various ways depending on the environment, and it is best to prevent shingles in advance through vaccination, but if you have not been able to do so, I think reading the following article will be helpful