Diabetes
Increases
risk by24%
risk by24%
Assess
your risk
Take a short quiz to better understand your risk of developing shingles.
Answer a few questions to see how certain factors may impact your shingles risk
Results are provided for informational purposes only and do not replace professional medical advice. Only a healthcare provider can assess individual risk or eligibility for vaccination.
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How old are you?
Did you know?
The risk of shingles increases with age. Adults 50 years and older are at higher risk of shingles and related complications. Continue the quiz to see how other factors may affect your risk.
Talk to your Healthcare Provider
A healthcare provider can help assess individual risk factors and determine whether SHINGRIX is appropriate based on your health status. They can also provide guidance on the recommended schedule for both vaccine doses, insurance coverage, and what to expect during and after vaccination. To help guide the discussion, download the conversation checklist.
Factors that
may increase the risk of shingles
As you age, especially after 50, your risk of shingles increases. This connection between age and shingles is linked to natural immune system decline. Your overall risk can also vary based on factors like your medical history, immune system function, stress or fatigue. A healthcare provider can help you understand your personal risk and whether vaccination with SHINGRIX is right for you.
Common risk factors:
Diabetes
Can weaken the immune system, making you more vulnerable to infections.
Heart Disease
Increases
risk by34%
risk by34%
Heart Disease
Associated with inflammation and stress that may raise shingles risk.
Asthma
Increases
risk by24%
risk by24%
Asthma
An inflammatory condition that may alter immune function.
COPD
Increases
risk by up to41%
risk by up to41%
COPD
A chronic respiratory condition associated with immune system impairment, which may increase susceptibility to infections.
Immunosuppressive Treatments and/or Immune-Mediated and Inflammatory Diseases
Immunosuppressive Treatments and/or Immune-Mediated and Inflammatory Diseases
These can weaken the immune system, reducing your body’s ability to keep the shingles virus in check.
Others
Others
Family history or some cancer treatments and medications can impact immunity and increase shingles risk.
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yourself
against shingles
with shingrix.
Talk to a healthcare provider to learn whether vaccination may be appropriate for you.