THESE COMMUNITIES ARE UNIQUE.

THEIR SHINGLES VACCINATION RATES SHOULDN’T BE.

SHINGLES VACCINATION RATES IN THE U.S.

FOR PATIENTS 50 YEARS AND OLDER.1,*

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*From a 2020 National Health Interview Survey, where respondents were asked if they ever received a herpes zoster vaccine.

WHEN YOU CHANGE THE DIALOGUE, YOU CAN CHANGE THE DATA2

According to the CDC, recommendation from their healthcare professional
is the strongest predictor of whether patients get vaccinated.2

See how you can help close the vax gap 

 

HOW TO TALK THE TALK

What's the first step? Listen Closely - understanding your patients' concerns will help move them toward vaccination
What's another key to starting the conversation? Ask Permission- meet your patients where they are, and respect their decision
What can you do to help? Be Patient- understand that these conversations can take time, often over multiple visits
What's the first step? Listen Closely - understanding your patients' concerns will help move them toward vaccination
What's another key to starting the conversation? Ask Permission- meet your patients where they are, and respect their decision
What can you do to help? Be Patient- understand that these conversations can take time, often over multiple visits

For more information, download the Tip Sheet 

REVIEW THESE RESOURCES FOR YOUR PRACTICE

The Impact of Shingles

THE IMPACT OF SHINGLES

Shingles doesn’t discriminate—it can affect people of all races and ethnicities. See the vaccination rates.

 

Download PDF 

What Pharmacists Should Know

WHAT PHARMACISTS SHOULD KNOW

Customers within your community may
be at risk for shingles—and not even
know it. They need to see this information.
Download PDF 

Spanish Language Info Sheet

SPANISH LANGUAGE INFO
SHEET

Share this short overview with your Hispanic patients, so they know the risks and potential complications.

 

Download PDF 

EHR Resources

EHR RESOURCES

See how you can use your EHR
(Electronic Health Record) to
identify gaps in care, ensure vaccine
administration, and more.

 

Visit GSK.com 

References: 1. CDC. 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-managers/coverage/adultvaxview/pubs-resources/vaccination-coverage-adults-2019-2020.html 2. CDC. 2016. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/adults/for-practice/standards/index.html