Shingles Vaccination Saxony: Low Uptake & Risks

by Archynetys Health Desk

An analysis by Barmer shows that the risk of serious complications increases significantly with age. But not all general practitioners in the Free State point out the same protection options.

Shingles is painful and can have underestimated health consequences, especially in old age. From the age of 60, it is therefore recommended to be vaccinated twice, two to six months apart. But in Saxony, almost 77 percent of those eligible are not or only incompletely vaccinated against shingles. This comes from an evaluation…

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