Shingles for 1 in 3 people, new more effective product

Herpes zoster, the so-called ‘shingles’, affects about 150 thousand Italians a year. And in some cases it gives rise to a disabling complication, post-herpetic neuralgia, which reduces the quality of life of those affected. It is estimated that about one in 3 adults is at risk of developing at least one episode, and the incidence and severity increase with age, reaching one in 2 people aged over 85. A panel of experts during the online meeting “Protecting from herpes zoster, an opportunity not to be missed. When innovation meets prevention ‘, organized today by Gsk Italia.