03/04/2026
WHO IS AT RISK OF GETTING SHINGLES?
Over 99% of adults over 50 years old have had chickenpox. If you’re one of them, the virus that causes shingles is already inside your body, and it can reactivate at any time.
No matter how healthy you feel, your immune system declines with age, putting you at an increased risk for shingles.
1 in 3 people will get shingles in their lifetime.
Shingles may lead to long-term complications such as debilitating pain that can last for months or even years. In rare cases, serious, long-term eye or hearing issues can occur.
SHINGRIX is not indicated to prevent complications from shingles.
