Must-Know Facts About Shingles

High-Risk Groups
  • Age 50 and above
  • History of shingles infection
  • Irregular lifestyle or high stress
  • Chronic illness patients
  • Immunocompromised individuals
Complications of Shingles
  • Causes burning and severe pain
  • Leaves skin scars
  • Persistent neuropathic pain for months to years
  • Psychiatric symptoms and depression
  • Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events
Impact on Daily Life
  • 63% of patients report disrupted sleep
  • 53% experience impact on general daily activities
  • 46% feel that their mood is affected
  • 45% believe it affects their normal work
The Taiwan CDC recently recommended that individuals aged 50 and above who have never received the shingles vaccine, regardless of previous history of chickenpox or shingles, are eligible for vaccination. Our hospital provides the non-live shingles vaccine (Shingrix) for people aged 18 and above at higher risk of shingles, as well as those aged 50 and above. This vaccine is the world's first and currently the only gene-based shingles vaccine. Two doses are required, offering protection for at least 20 years, and it can also help prevent cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and dementia. For more details, please visit our Vaccine Section for comprehensive FAQs.