Health experts joined forces with global biopharma company GSK launched a nationwide awareness campaign to educate the public on the risk, impact and prevention of shingles, a debilitating viral infection. Often overlooked, shingles can lead to serious complications if not treated properly, particularly among older adults. The risk of shingles sharply increases at the age of 50.
Shingles, also known as Herpes Zoster, is caused by the varicella – zoster virus, the same virus responsible for chickenpox, anyone who has been exposed to the chickenpox virus may develop shingles, as the virus lies dormant in nerve tissue and can reactivate years later…
The campaign aims to raise awareness about the disease, how it impacts quality of life and the importance of consulting a doctor for disease prevention. The initiative also seeks to correct misconceptions and provide reliable information straight from healthcare professionals and those who experienced the disease.
Shingles causes a painful skin rash that often blisters and scabs over in 10-15 days According to dermatologist during the health discussion, Dr. Irene Robredo-Vitas “karamihan talaga ng mas shingles ang unang una talaga nakakakita ay nga dermatologist as she said.
