If you’re above 50 and have had chickenpox before, there is a risk of developing shingles — a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). The best way to prevent it is with the vaccination. Here’s all about it.
This article is sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals.
In the last week of April, World Immunization Week is commemorated worldwide to celebrate the lifesaving power of vaccines. The ultimate objective of the event is to educate the public to protect themselves from vaccine-preventable diseases.
While vaccination is often associated with childhood, it is also crucial for adults. Various research points to the fact that the immune system wanes as you age1. Gradually, its response to invading microbes slows down, and the body takes longer to recover due to fewer immune cells. Sadly, this increases the risk of contracting serious illnesses such as hepatitis, tetanus, shingles and more.
If you haven’t heard of shingles,…