This recommendation was recently issued by the High Council for Infectious Diseases (CSMI).
The pharmaceutical company which produces the “Shingrix” vaccine has confirmed that there will be enough vaccine doses available.
For the time being, vaccination against shingles is not included in the National Vaccination Plan and is thus not reimbursed. However, discussions on this issue are underway within the National Health Fund (CNS).
At the moment, adults are only covered for flu and pneumococcal vaccination.
This information was provided by Minister of Health Paulette Lenert in her answer to a parliamentary question from the Democratic Party (DP).
Since 2009, vaccination against chickenpox has been recommended for children starting at age 1. This combination vaccine, which protects against chicken pox, measles, rubella, and mumps, has an 87% vaccination rate among children who received a full dose.
Shingles is usually the result of a previous infection with the chickenpox virus (varicella zoster), which is one of nine herpes viruses.
An infection starts with a rash on the skin and may lead to physical and nerve pain. To avoid long-term harm, prompt diagnosis and treatment are advised.
