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ZOSTAVAX (Shingles) Vaccine Clinic in Toronto
ZOSTAVAX is a vaccine that is used for adults 60 years of age or older to prevent shingles (also known as zoster). Zostavax contains a weakened chickenpox virus (varicella-zoster virus). It works by helping your immune system protect you from getting shingles.
If you do get shingles even though you have been vaccinated, Zostavax may help prevent the nerve pain that can follow shingles in some people.
Zostavax may not protect everyone who gets the vaccine. It cannot be used to treat shingles once you have it.
What do I need to know about shingles and the virus that causes it?
Shingles is a painful condition, often associated with a blistering rash occurring typically on one side of the body or face. Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Once you have had chickenpox, the virus can stay in your nervous system for many years. For reasons that are not fully understood, the virus may become active again and give you shingles. Age and problems with the immune system may increase your chances of getting shingles.
Shingles is a rash that is usually on one side of the body. The rash begins as a cluster of small red spots that often blister. The rash can be painful. Shingles rashes usually last up to 30 days and, for most people, the pain associated with the rash lessens as it heals.
How can I protect myself?
Until recently, there was no vaccine available to prevent shingles..... Now there is ZOSTAVAX!!!!
Who should not be vaccinated with Zostavax?
You should not get Zostavax if you:
- are allergic to any of its ingredients
- are allergic to gelatin or neomycin.
- have a weakened immune system (for example, an immune deficiency, leukemia, lymphoma, or HIV/AIDS)
- take high doses of steroids by injection or by mouth.
- pregnant or plan to get pregnant.
To get your Zostavax (Shingles) vaccination shot call the Toronto Travel Vaccine and Immunization Clinic at: 416-461-2419
Disclaimer: The information contained in this document is being provided for general information purposes only and is not meant to substitute in any way whatsoever for advice, medical care or treatment from a medical professional. Please consult our doctor's at the Travel Medical Clinic with any questions or inquiries. Nothing takes the place of speaking with a travel doctor. This information and your receipt thereof is not intended to be, nor shall be deemed to be, informed consent by you to any medical care or treatment whatsoever.
Please note that the doctor's consultation for Zostavax is covered by OHIP. However, the vaccine is not covered by OHIP.
If you have PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE through work or school you may be covered for the vaccine. Upon your payment we will issue you a PAID invoice so you can claim your expenses back from your insurance company.
To find out if you have insurance coverage, please have your Drug Identification Numbers ready when you call your insurance company. Click here to find the names and phone numbers of major Insurance Companies.
