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"Shingles is a prevalent, viral infection impacting a large portion of our older Canadian demographic and the findings of the survey are troubling," says Marni Freeman, Country Medical Director, GSK ...

Shingles is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chicken pox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The shingles vaccine is funded in Alberta for adults who are pre- or post-solid organ transplant or post-stem cell transplant, since they are at higher risk for complications.

Almost 40 per cent of B.C.’s population is over 50 and physicians warn that shingles, which is a debilitating condition itself, can lead to other more serious health concerns.

According to the Mayo Clinic, shingles is a “viral infection that causes a painful rash” anywhere on the body and is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. “After you’ve had chickenpox, the ...

The shingles vaccine is very effective, and the side effects are usually mild. Due to this, doctors advise older adults to get the shot if they are able.