Do you know the risk factors for shingles?
If you know you could be at risk, talk to your healthcare professional.
Take the free test to understand risk factors for shingles. Answer three simple questions and see the result.
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*Diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, diabetes mellitus, chronic intestinal or kidney diseases, rheumatism and congenital or acquired immune deficiencies (e.g., as a result of chemotherapy or radiotherapy, high-dose cortisone treatment or organ transplants).5,6
This tool is purely informational and is not diagnostic in nature. We do not draw any conclusions about you personally based on your answers.
The information displayed is not a substitute for a visit to the doctor. Please contact your doctor for detailed advice and diagnosis.
This tool is purely informational and is not diagnostic in nature. We do not draw any conclusions about you personally based on your answers.
The information displayed is not a substitute for a visit to the doctor. Please contact your doctor for detailed advice and diagnosis.
People who have had chickenpox and have an underlying disease that weakens the immune system, or are taking certain immune suppressing medications are at high risk of shingles.5-10
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People over 50 who have had chickenpox and have an underlying disease that weakens the immune system, or are taking certain immune suppressing medications are at high risk of shingles.5-11
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The information displayed is not a substitute for a visit to the doctor. Please contact your doctor for detailed advice and diagnosis.
People who have had chickenpox are at risk of shingles.5,6
Talk to your healthcare professional for more information.
This tool is purely informational and is not diagnostic in nature. We do not draw any conclusions about you personally based on your answers.
The information displayed is not a substitute for a visit to the doctor. Please contact your doctor for detailed advice and diagnosis.
People who have not had chickenpox are not at increased risk of shingles.5,6
This is not a substitute for a doctor. We therefore still recommend that you talk to your healthcare professional.
This tool is purely informational and is not diagnostic in nature. We do not draw any conclusions about you personally based on your answers.
The information displayed is not a substitute for a visit to the doctor. Please contact your doctor for detailed advice and diagnosis.
Try the shingles simulator to see how it might look on your face.
Take a look at the shingles simulatorBooking your SHINGRIX vaccination starts here. Enter your postcode and find your local vaccinating pharmacist or the healthcare clinic you’re registered with.
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