MOST adults aged 50 and over are likely to be at risk of shingles, but many may not understand its cause, risk and impact.
GSK is promoting Shingles Awareness Week, coming up at the end of this month, so now is a good time to have a conversation with patients about prevention.
A great start is dispelling the myth that if someone is fit and healthy, they are not at risk of contracting shingles.
The virus lies dormant in anyone who has had chicken pox, and it can reactivate even with a healthy lifestyle.
In fact, over 90% of adults aged 50 years and older already carry the virus that causes shingles, and over 30% of adults will develop shingles in their lifetime.
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