New Shingrix vaccine 2 needles for people aged 50 years up - Nakornthon Hospital

New Shingrix vaccine 2 needles for people aged 50 years up - Nakornthon Hospital

Package details

• New Shingles Vaccination Program (Shingrix) 2 injections
• Suitable for people aged 50 and over

Things to know about the package

How to prevent Shingles?

• In the elderly, the disease will spread and be more severe than usual. Therefore, prevention methods should start from eating healthy food, getting enough rest, and exercising regularly to maintain good health. At the same time, everyone aged 50 and over and those who have had chickenpox should get a Shingles vaccine.

Who should get a Shingles vaccine and how to get it?

• Adults aged 50 and over, 2 injections, 0.5 ml, intramuscularly, 2-6 months apart.
• Adults aged 18 and over who are at higher risk of Shingles than usual And those with immune deficiency, inject 2 injections intramuscularly, 1-2 months apart.
• In cases where Zostavax shingles vaccine has been previously administered, it can be administered at least 8 weeks apart.
• In addition, the new shingles vaccine can be administered together with the influenza vaccine, pneumonia vaccine (IPD) or Tdap vaccine.

Who should not receive the new shingles vaccine?

• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before receiving the vaccine.
• Do not inject in people who are allergic to the active ingredient or any component of the vaccine.

Side effects of vaccines

• Side effects of vaccines are usually mild and last only a few days. Common side effects include itching, pain, swelling, redness at the injection site, headache, muscle pain, chills, fever, stomachache, nausea. You can take medication as needed and will recover in 2-3 days.

Conditions for receiving services

• The above price includes doctor's fee and hospital service fee.
• The above price does not include additional examination costs in case of abnormalities.
• Please make an appointment at least 1 day in advance.
• Nakhon Thon Hospital receipts cannot be issued until you have used the service.
• You can use the service at Nakornthon Hospital (Rama 2) only
• The hospital reserves the right to change without prior notice.

Hospital Information

• Location: Nakhonthon Health Center, Nakhonthon Hospital, 11th floor
• Opening hours: Open every day, Monday-Sunday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Map https://goo.gl/maps/r3XAFNMWDKMN4qbw7
• Hospital is located at Rama 2 Soi 56 near Bang Khun Thian District Office. 500 meters from Central Rama 2
• Park at the hospital parking building
• Address No. 1 Soi 56, Rama 2 Rd., Samae Dam Subdistrict, Bang Khun Thian District Bangkok 10150