In Vietnam, hospitals have observed an increasing trend of herpes zoster cases following the COVID-19 pandemic, with thousands of cases experiencing complications and requiring hospitalization each year. With most adults having been exposed to the varicella-zoster virus without clear symptoms, thousands of chickenpox cases annually, an aging population, and many individuals suffering from multiple chronic diseases, the risk of developing herpes zoster in Vietnam is very high. Postherpetic neuralgia also significantly increases with age, especially in the 50-79 age group. Furthermore, individuals experiencing chronic psychological stress have a 47% higher risk of developing herpes zoster compared to the general population.
After a long wait, the Shingrix vaccine for herpes zoster (shingles) is now officially available at the Hanoi Medical University Vaccination Clinic. The vaccine has been approved and used in over 50 countries, many of which have incorporated it into their national immunization programs for the general population, including the United Kingdom, Australia, Greece, Canada, Germany, Italy, and New Zealand.
The herpes zoster vaccine, licensed and administered in Vietnam, is manufactured by GSK (Belgium).
2. Manufacturing Technology:
The vaccine is produced using inactivated, recombinant technology and a special adjuvant formulation, which enhances its efficacy in the elderly, individuals with underlying medical conditions, and immunocompromised patients.
3. Preventive Efficacy:
The vaccine demonstrates up to 97% efficacy in preventing herpes zoster in individuals aged 50 and older, and 87% in immunocompromised individuals aged 18 and older, while reducing the risk of postherpetic neuralgia and other complications by over 90%.
4. Indications:
The vaccine is indicated for adults aged 50 years and older, and individuals aged 18 years and older who are at high risk of developing herpes zoster (immunocompromised or immunosuppressed due to disease or medical treatments). Individuals aged 50 and older receive two doses administered two months apart. Individuals aged 18 and older at high risk of herpes zoster receive two doses administered one month apart.
5. Vaccine Price:
The reference price for the Shingrix vaccine at the Hanoi Medical University Vaccination Clinic is 3,870,000 VND per dose.
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