Shingles vaccination price and treatment period summary!!
hello. This is the Miracle Information Note for Health. Have you ever suffered from shingles, the so-called ‘king of pain’? I’ve never had shingles, but I’m not bored hearing stories of people around me suffering from shingles. It is said that it is so thin that it is unrecognizable because it suffers for several days to the extent that it cannot do anything.
Did you know that there is a vaccine for shingles? In order to properly know and respond to shingles, we will learn about the causes and initial symptoms of shingles, the effectiveness of vaccination, price and treatment period. 대상포진 예방접종
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Why You Get Shingles
Chickenpox and shingles are diseases caused by the same virus. Once a person has chickenpox, the virus remains in the body for life. If you have had chickenpox as a child, then the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) remains dormant in your body and becomes active again when your immune system is weakened.
About 30% of people who have had chickenpox can get shingles, and it usually appears in people over the age of 50 to 60 who have low immunity. And it is said that it often occurs in patients with low immunity due to organ transplantation or chemotherapy.
early symptoms of shingles
I feel a sharp pain like being stabbed with a needle in one part of my body for no reason. Pain occurs and within a few days a rash develops. The skin is burning and tingling, and the shape of the rash is generally called a band-like line because it occurs along the distribution of nerves. Red, bumpy blisters also appear.
Complications from shingles
Eye-related complications such as glaucoma, iritis or keratitis around the eye may occur. And it is said that symptoms of nerve paralysis may appear in the face. As well as the symptoms, the complications caused by shingles are very frightening, so quick diagnosis and treatment are essential.
How to prevent shingles
boost immunity
It is a very natural preventive measure against all diseases. It’s a story that’s just as important. The best way to boost your immune system is to eat a well-balanced diet, get enough rest, and exercise regularly.
Vaccination regardless of past history
The good news is that you can get vaccinated against shingles, whether or not you’ve had shingles in the past. And although it is not perfect with the shingles vaccine, it is said that it is possible to prevent it to some extent.
The timing, effectiveness and price of shingles vaccination
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Source: Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
According to the ‘Adult Vaccination Guide’ of the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, vaccination against shingles is recommended for adults over the age of 60. A subcutaneous injection of 0.65 ml is given as a single inoculation.
The general vaccination recommendation is over the age of 60, but shingles tends to appear more often after the age of 50, so it is said that there are many cases of vaccination from the age of 50.
Vaccination effect
Vaccination can lower the incidence rate, relieve pain by 40%, and increase the treatment effect, but vaccination does not guarantee 100% avoidance of shingles. Therefore, maintaining immunity is of the utmost importance.
It is known that about 50-70% of the preventive effect is obtained with a single vaccination.
vaccination price
Until 2017, the only vaccine for shingles was Zostavax, an imported vaccine. After that, it is said that the domestic vaccine, Sky Zoster, is approved and inoculated, but so far, it is said that Zostavax is mainly vaccinated rather than Sky Zoster, which is relatively cheap. It is still not possible to say which vaccine is more effective.
The price of shingles vaccine is relatively expensive compared to other vaccinations. It is about 150,000 to 200,000 won, but there is a difference in price depending on the region, hospital, and vaccine type, so it would be nice to compare the price over the phone before visiting.
I found out that public health centers also offer shingles vaccination. Currently, there are three local governments that fully support the cost of shingles vaccination. Gangwon-do Cheolwon (70 years old or older) and Incheon Dong-gu (65 years old or older) fully support the cost of shingles vaccination, and Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do also said that it will support the full vaccination fee for citizens aged 70 years or older who have lived on resident registration for more than one year. .
When I inquired at 120, the Dasan Call Center in Seoul, they said that among the public health centers in Seoul, only the Dongdaemun-gu public health center is inoculating. However, there are conditions. It is said that you must be a resident of Dongdaemun-gu for more than one year, and you must be 65 years old or older, and you must be a recipient of medical care and belong to the next upper class.
In the case of the public health center in Gongju City, from December 14, 2018, shingles vaccination is being conducted free of charge for basic livelihood security recipients over the age of 65.
The Hongseong-gun Public Health Center has also been providing shingles vaccination free of charge for basic pension recipients aged 65 or older since the end of 2018.
Each public health center has different policies, so it is best to inquire at the health center in the area where you live. If you put the name of your residence and health center in the search box, you can immediately check the health center phone number.
Vaccination Precautions
Adverse reactions that may occur after vaccination are local reactions such as redness, pain, and swelling. It is recommended to stay at the vaccination center for 15 to 20 minutes after vaccination. It is good to observe carefully for at least 3 hours after vaccination and refrain from taking a bath, exercising, or drinking on the same day.
You can get vaccinated regardless of your past history of shingles, but I was wondering how long after getting shingles would be a good idea to get vaccinated. It is usually recommended to get the vaccine 6 months to 1 year after recovering from shingles. (Data from 2017, Vaccination Management Division, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Treatment period and method of shingles
In the case of adults, ‘antiviral drugs’ are administered and treated. It is said to relieve pain or symptoms and reduce the treatment period and complications.
In the case of children, antiviral drugs are not administered unless there is an abnormality in immune function. Fortunately, shingles does not appear well in children, and even if it does appear, the symptoms are said to be mild.
Antivirus must be administered within 24 hours after the rash appears, and if administered after 72 hours after the rash appears, there is little treatment effect, so it is important to visit a hospital early. To prevent the appearance of secondary bacterial infections on the skin, calamine lotion is applied or Burrow’s solution is applied. If itching is severe, you can apply a topical dressing or take an antihistamine.
If you actively cope with this treatment, it is generally said that symptoms are relieved after 1 to 2 weeks. However, if the rash is severe or a secondary infection has occurred, you may need more than a month of skin care.
One thing to be aware of is the neuralgia that occurs after shingles. It is said that 60% of herpes zoster patients in their 60s and 75% of herpes zoster patients in their 70s develop neuralgia as a result of complications.
It is said that pain can appear for months to years, so diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible is essential. If you take enough rest during the treatment period and eat foods that boost your immunity, you can expect a faster recovery.
According to the data of the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, the most shingles patients occur in August of the year. Originally, it is a disease that appears regardless of the season, but it is said that it is because the temperature difference in the hot summer air conditioner can worsen the decrease in immunity.
Shingles is closely related to immunity! I think it is necessary to take minimal care for my body. I hope you create an environment that is as less stressful as possible, and boost your immunity with a balanced diet and proper exercise that my body needs.
So far, we have learned about the causes, symptoms and prevention of shingles, as well as the price of vaccination and treatment period. In the future, I would like to introduce various ways to increase immunity in the health note. Please note. thank you