Shingles – Why it is a serious problem and why the new vaccine is a good development

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In this episode:

  • Post shingles, QOL is significantly and permanently reduced
  • Biological agents, CMV and an ageing population all contribute to increased shingles risk
  • There is a new herpes zoster vaccine available in Australia

 

Host: Dr David Lim, GP

Guest: Prof Paul Van Buynder, Public Health Physician and Infectious Diseases Epidemiologist

Total time: 37 mins

 

This educational activity was developed by Healthed at the request of and with funding from GSK.

 

Last Updated: 11 Jun, 2021

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