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.

Check risk factors – take the test
Step 1 of 3

How old are you?

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.

Step 2 of 3

Do you suffer from a disease that weakens your immune system or are you taking medication that suppresses your body’s defences?*

*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.

Step 3 of 3

Have you had chickenpox?

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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.

Results:

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

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.

Results:

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

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.

Results:

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.

Results:

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.

Have you seen shingles on someone’s face?

Try the shingles simulator to see how it might look on your face.

Take a look at the shingles simulator

Vaccination is the only way to help protect yourself from shingles.1†

Booking your SHINGRIX vaccination starts here. Enter your postcode and find your local vaccinating pharmacist or the healthcare clinic you’re registered with.

Vaccinator information has been provided by Healthpoint. If you see any information in these listings that needs updating, email info@healthpoint.co.nz

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The SHINGRIX vaccine can help protect you from shingles for over 10 years*2

Ask your pharmacist, doctor or nurse if SHINGRIX is right for you.

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The SHINGRIX vaccine can help protect you from shingles for over 10 years*2
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