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Shingles Awareness Week: Focus Shifts to Personal Action

Published February 24, 2026, 17:11
Shingles Awareness Week: Focus Shifts to Personal Action

GSK is promoting a shift from general awareness of shingles to personal action, particularly for older adults and those at increased risk. While most respondents in Cyprus are aware of shingles, a significant percentage do not perceive their personal risk. Shingles Awareness Week (February 23 – March 1) aims to highlight the disruption the disease can cause and encourage adults to discuss their concerns with a healthcare professional. Shingles is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus and is more common in individuals with weakened immune responses.