top of page

(03) 5156 7243

Location

Book on Line

Flu Vaccination

Search

Prevent Shingles

Writer's picture: PMCPMC

The likelihood of developing shingles increases with age, with one in three people developing it in their lifetime. Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is a painful blistering skin rash caused by reactivation of the chicken pox virus (Varicella Zoster Virus). Despite recovering from chickenpox, the virus is never completely eradicated from the body. It lay dormant near the spinal cord, and if it ever reactivates it causes shingles.


Vaccination will not only prevent shingles in the vaccinated individual but will also help to reduce the amount of circulating varicella virus in the community.


19 views0 comments

Recent Posts

See All

Comments


Opening Hours
Mon- Fri
8:30am - 5:00pm
Closed
Sat, Sun &
Public Holidays
2/55 Esplanade
Paynesville Victoria 3880

(03) 5156 0483

(03) 5156 7243

The GPs consulting at

Paynesville Medical Centre are independent contractors.

They engage

Paynesville Medical Centre

to provide consulting space, reception and billing services, and access to medical equipment, consumables and nursing staff.

We acknowledge our work in the community takes place on the traditional lands of the Gurnaikurnai people of Gippsland. 

Aboriginal.png
TorresStrait.png
Pride.png

(C) Paynesville Medical Centre  | Privacy | Terms & Conditions | Site by Think Health (C)

bottom of page