DOH-Sarasota offers shingles vaccine for
adults 50 years old and older. Caused by the same virus
associated with chickenpox, shingles is more common and serious in
older adults.
Health officials estimate that 1 out of 3 people in the
U.S. will
develop shingles during their lifetime. For some, the
blistering skin rash can lead to severe pain that can last for
months or even years. Other complications of shingles include eye
problems and less often pneumonia, hearing problems, blindness and
brain inflammation (encephalitis). In rare instances, shingles can
also lead to death.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the
vaccine for use in those 50 years of age and older. The vaccine,
which is 60 percent effective in preventing shingles, has few if any
side effects.
Cost & Medicare Part D information
The shingles vaccine price may be found on our
Vaccine Prices List. We can bill for insurance
and you may only be required to pay a co-pay. Be sure to bring your
insurance card with you at the
time of vaccination.
