如何自我保护,免受带状疱疹(生蛇)的侵害?

带状疱疹是由水痘病毒 (水痘─带状疱疹病毒)引起,典型特征是身体单侧出现疱疹,通常伴有极度疼痛。1, 2 其他症状包括:头痛、对光敏感、胃部不适和发烧。带状疱疹最常见于50岁以上的患者,几乎所有老年人都有罹患带状疱疹的风险1, 3, 4,6

带状疱疹无法彻底治愈,但尽早寻求治疗,有助于加快康复速度。理想情况下,患者应该在出现症状后72小时内 接受带状疱疹治疗5

还有一些预防措施,可以保护人们在第一时间免受带状疱疹症状和并发症的侵害。6

缓解压力,维持健康的生活习惯(例如:营养丰富的饮食、定期运动健身,以及戒酒和戒烟),可以帮助增强免疫力。然而,对抗带状疱疹最有效的预防方法,是接种带状疱疹疫苗。7

带状疱疹疫苗如何发挥作用?

接种疫苗后,疫苗会触发身体的免疫系统,产生抗病毒细胞,从而增强身体对特定疾病的免疫力。8, 9

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是否建议接种带状疱疹疫苗?

是的,美国疾病控制与预防中心建议50岁以上的成年人接种疫苗,以预防带状疱疹和相关并发症。新加坡传染病协会 (SIDS) 也建议老年人接种疫苗,以预防带状疱疹。8

防患未然,尽早向您的医生咨询有关带状疱疹的预防保健

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