Shingles vs Shingrix
The age group most at risk for shingles
50+
Name some places where you can get Shingrix
Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, Costco, your doctor's office
Where can you get Shingrix?
Doctors office, pharmacy
Why should I get the Shingrix?
Shingles prevention (DO YOU WANT SHINGLES?!)
How many people will have shingles in their lifetime?
1 in 3
People who should get the shingles vaccine (Shingrix)
50+
What is the average cost of a hospital stay in Nevada?
$1281 (WHOAAAAAA)
How many doses do I need?
2 doses, 2-6 months apart
How can shingles affect my sight?
Vision loss
How many people will get shingles in the United States each year?
1 million
Is Shingles contagious?
YES!!!!!
How much does each vaccine (Shingrix) dose cost?
$180-$215 ($150 with GoodRx Coupon)
Where on your body will you receive the vaccine?
Upper arm
What kind of PAIN will shingles make me feel?
SEVERE and DEBILITATING pain at the site of the rash, even after the rash is gone
What percentage of people born before 1980 had the chicken pox?
99%
Can I get shingles if I had chicken pox when I was young?
YES!!
What is going to save you money, getting the shingles vaccine (Shingrix) or hospital stay due to shingles complications?
SHINGLES VACCINE (Shingrix)
Where on my body will shingles most likely appear?
torso and face
Should I get the vaccine even if I have already had Shingles?
YES!!!
Thanks for participating!!!
90% Effective
What company will help me pay for Shingrix if I cannot afford it?
GSK (eligibility varies)
Where do you go if you suspect you have shingles?
Doctors office
What if I don't know if I had the Chicken Pox...do I still get it??
YES!!!
What school are we from? What are we studying?
Roseman University of Health Sciences. Nursing!