Vaccinations Infomation
| Vaccinations Hours | Weekdays | Saturday |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 ~ 16:00 | 08:00 ~ 11:00 |
Contact Information
- Jongno Center : +82-2-590-1111 ARS #2 → #1
- Gangnam Center : +82-2-590-1111 ARS #2 → #2
Shingles
Shingles is an infection caused by reactivation of the Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) that was hiding in the dorsal root ganglion after being infected.
1. Reason
Shingles is possibly spread from the occurrence of blisters to the encrusted lesions, and usually spread by direct contact with the lesion.
2. Symptom
The rashes and blisters locally appear only on the side where the ganglia of the dorsal nerve root are located, and the affected area can be accompanied by severe pain and paraesthesia. Approximately 30% of older people have neuralgia, and may have Ramsay-Hunt syndrome, which is unusually accompanied by shingles and facial paralysis or vestibulocochlear nerve symptoms. Shingles is not common in children, but symptoms are minor even if occurred.
3. Preventive Method
Vaccination can prevent the disease regardless of past infections.
The most common side effects are redness, pain, and edema.
4. Vaccination Guide
- Subject to vaccination : Adults over 50 years of age (in case of Shingrix, immunocompromised persons over 18 years of age can be vaccinated)
- Vaccine type : Zostavax-MSD Korea, Shingrix-GSK
