About 1 in 3 people will develop shingles in their lifetime, regardless of how healthy they may feel.1-4
†Shingles is caused by reactivation of the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox earlier in life.
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Interrupted by shingles

“I was going to retire and go travelling but I’m stuck here with shingles, and this pain. I just can’t go anywhere.”

“The pain had intensified to the point where I couldn’t function. It’s really hard. It controls your whole life.”
*Individual patients’ symptoms of shingles may vary. These statements are based on some patients' description of their shingles pain and do not represent every patient's experience.

WHO'S AT RISK?
- Over 70% of shingles cases occur in people aged over 50 years.2
- About 1 in 3 people will develop shingles in their lifetime, regardless of how healthy they may feel.1-4
- Anyone who has had chickenpox can develop shingles, especially people over 50, those with a weakened immune system, and those who had chickenpox in their first year of life.3
- Nearly all adults 50 years and older already carry the inactive virus that causes shingles.1-4
- Those with a weakened immune system, including people who have chronic health conditions may be more likely to develop shingles.1-4
- The likelihood of painful complications from shingles increases with age.1-3
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