Get Your Shingles Vaccination (Shingrix), No Appointment Needed
Ottawa and Orleans Pharmacist Vaccination Service
Shingles: What you Need to Know
Herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles, is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (the one that caused your chickenpox), which lies dormant in your nervous system. Approximately 1 in 3 Canadians will develop shingles in their lifetime, and Canada sees roughly 130,000 new cases every year. Risk increases substantially after age 50.
The most serious complication is postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), nerve pain that persists long after the rash heals, sometimes for months or years.
Shingrix® (recombinant zoster vaccine) is the only shingles vaccine currently authorized in Canada. It’s a two-dose, non-live vaccine, with doses typically given two to six months apart. Shingrix has demonstrated over 90% effectiveness at preventing shingles in adults over 50, and significantly reduces the risk and severity of PHN when shingles does occur.
Shingrix commonly causes soreness at the injection site, fatigue, muscle aches, and sometimes a low-grade fever for two to three days, a normal sign the vaccine is working.
How a Centrum Pharmacist Can Help
At Centrum Pharmacy, our pharmacists can:
- Assess your eligibility and vaccination history
- Administer both doses of Shingrix safely and professionally
- Counsel you on what to expect, including side effects and timing
- Advise whether you qualify for publicly funded vaccination
- Flag interactions with existing medications or conditions
Who Can Get the Shingles Vaccine
We can help if you are:
- An immunocompetent adult aged 50 or older, or
- An immunocompromised adult aged 18 or older
- Someone with a previous shingles episode, after waiting approximately one year
Cost of Service
- Publicly funded for adults aged 65 to 70
- Outside that window, the vaccine costs approximately $150 to $200 per dose (two doses required); most private insurance plans cover this vaccine for people not eligible for the publicly funded program, ask your pharmacist to check your coverage
What to Bring
- A valid Ontario health card
- Let us know if you’re feeling unwell, vaccination may need to be postponed
Book Your Shingles Vaccine Today
Book Now for Shingles Vaccination at Centrum Pharmacy in Orleans.
Why Choose Centrum Pharmacy?
Centrum Pharmacy is a Canadian Owned and Pharmacist Owned business operating in the Ottawa and Orleans area. We’re committed to providing fast, convenient, and expert vaccination services. Same day, without the need for a doctor’s appointment.
Come for the Convenience, Stay for the Service.
Caring for Your Family Since 1999
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