10/10/2025
Shingles vaccine (SHINGRIX) helps prevent shingles, caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV), which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. It is a 2 dose vaccination regime for life long immunity
The first symptom of shingles is usually pain, which can be intense with even a slightest touch. Other symptoms of shingles include rash, fluid filled blisters, fever, headache, chills etc. A relatively common but debilitating complication of shingles, especially in older adults is "nerve pain", called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), which can be severe and long-lasting, even after the rash has cleared. Other rare complications include lung infection (pneumonia), brain inflammation (encephalitis), hearing loss or blindness
Early vaccination is therefore recommended in older adults, such as those 50 years of age or older who would benefit from immunity to shingles
Under the latest vaccination subsidy scheme (VSS), Singaporean citizens >=60yo would enjoy subsidies, with out of pocket payments from $38 per dose onwards (T&C applies)
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Kayap ular, atau lebih dikenali sebagai ‘Shingles’, berasal daripada jangkitan virus Varicella zoster yang menyebabkan penyakit campak.
Vaksin Shingrix kini dapat membantu mencegah penyakit ini, dengan hanya 2 suntikan diperlukan untuk membangunkan immuniti jangka panjang. Jarak antara kedua-dua suntikan digalakkan antara dua hingga enam bulan sahaja.
Antara gejala penyakit kayap ini termasuk sakit saraf, ruam kulit yang melepuh (rash with blisters/vesicles), pening, otot badan yang sengal dan juga demam. Salah satu komplikasi kronik penyakit kayap adalah sakit saraf yang berpanjangan atau ‘post herpetic neuralgia’.
Dengan skim vaksinasi yang terkini, warga negara Singapura yang berumur 60 ke atas dapat menggunakan subsidi pemerintah dan hanya perlu membiayai kos serendah $38 setiap suntikan, bergantung pada kad chas/merdeka/pioneer yang ada.
Sila hubungi kami atau terus ke klinik yang berhampiran untuk mendapatkan maklumat lanjut!