Shingrix shingles vaccination in Dubai
Medilife provides Shingrix shingles vaccination in Dubai, delivered by Medilife’s own home healthcare team at your home, hotel or office. Arrange preventive care at a location that suits you, without travelling to a clinic.
AED 1,795 per dose, including the visit, vaccine administration and VAT.
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Serving Dubai since 2016 · Medilife’s own care team
Protection Against Shingles and Lasting Nerve Pain
Shingles, also called herpes zoster, develops when the varicella-zoster virus reactivates. This is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles can cause a painful rash, and some people develop postherpetic neuralgia, or PHN, which is nerve pain that continues after the rash has healed. CDC
Shingrix is a non-live recombinant vaccine designed to help prevent shingles and its complications. dailymed.nlm.nih.gov
Protection against shingles:
In clinical trials, Shingrix was 97% effective in adults aged 50–69 and 91% effective in adults aged 70 and older with healthy immune systems.
Protection against lasting nerve pain:
It was 91% effective against PHN in adults aged 50 and older. Protection varies with age and immune health, and vaccination does not prevent every case. CDC
Who Should Consider Shingles Vaccination?
Adults Aged 50 and Older
Shingles vaccination is generally recommended for adults aged 50 and older. Your medical history, previous vaccinations and current health help determine whether it is appropriate for you. CDC
Adults With Conditions or Treatments That Weaken Immunity
Younger adults may also need shingles protection if a condition or treatment weakens their immune system. This can include certain cancer treatments, transplant medicines or other immunosuppressive therapies.
Eligibility and timing need individual clinical review, particularly if you are receiving specialist treatment. Your treating clinician can help identify a suitable time to vaccinate. Having a chronic condition does not, by itself, establish that you are immunocompromised. CDC
Before arranging vaccination, discuss any previous severe reaction to Shingrix or its ingredients, pregnancy, current illness and medicines with a clinician. Vaccination should be postponed during an active shingles episode or a moderate or severe acute illness. dailymed.nlm.nih.gov
If you currently have a painful rash or suspect shingles, seek prompt medical assessment. Shingrix prevents future disease; it does not treat an active episode. CDC
Shingrix Doses, Timing and Price
Shingrix requires two doses. The usual interval is 2–6 months between the first and second dose. A clinician may recommend a shorter interval of 1–2 months for selected people with weakened immune systems. CDC
First Shingrix dose
- Timing
- At your first vaccination appointment
- Price
- AED 1,795
Second Shingrix dose
- Timing
- Usually 2–6 months after the first
- Price
- AED 1,795
Two-dose total
- Timing
- At the stated per-dose price
- Price
- AED 3,590
| Vaccination | Timing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| First Shingrix dose | At your first vaccination appointment | AED 1,795 |
| Second Shingrix dose | Usually 2–6 months after the first | AED 1,795 |
| Two-dose total | At the stated per-dose price | AED 3,590 |
Each dose price includes:
The visit to your home, hotel or office.
Shingrix vaccine administration.
VAT.
The two-dose total is the combined cost of two appointments at the stated rate.
Before booking, ask whether a separate consultation or vaccination certificate carries an additional charge. For insurance questions, check your plan’s benefits and ask Medilife about available billing or reimbursement documentation.
Contact Medilife to discuss your first or second dose and preferred appointment time.
At Home, at Your Hotel or at the Office
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At home
Arrange vaccination at your residence. This can be a practical option if travelling is difficult or you prefer to fit your appointment around home and family commitments.
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At your hotel
Visitors and hotel guests can request vaccination at their accommodation in Dubai. Share your hotel details and preferred timing when making your enquiry.
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At the office
Request a vaccination visit at your workplace to reduce time spent travelling to a clinic. Discuss a suitable appointment location and time with Medilife.
Medilife provides home healthcare across Dubai. Same-day access is available for its active home healthcare services; ask about Shingrix stock and appointment availability for your preferred day.
What to Discuss Before Your Appointment
Call or WhatsApp Medilife and share:
Step 1: Whether you need your first or second Shingrix dose.
Step 2: Your preferred location and appointment time.
Step 3: The date of your first dose, if you have already received it.
Step 4: Any questions about suitability, consultation fees, insurance or documentation.
For the clinical discussion, have details of your medicines, allergies, previous vaccine reactions and relevant medical treatment available. If you receive treatment that affects immunity, discuss vaccination timing with your treating clinician. CDC
After Vaccination and Planning Your Next Dose
Common reactions include a sore arm, redness or swelling, tiredness, headache, muscle aches and fever. These usually settle within 2–3 days, but can temporarily affect normal activities. Allow some flexibility in your plans after vaccination. CDC
Contact a healthcare professional if symptoms worsen or do not improve. Serious reactions are uncommon. Seek emergency help for difficulty breathing or swelling of the face or throat. Guillain-Barré syndrome, a serious nerve condition, has been reported very rarely after Shingrix. CDC
Keep a record of your vaccination date and plan your second appointment. Common temporary reactions after the first dose do not usually prevent course completion; discuss a severe reaction with a clinician before another dose. CDC
Medilife’s Team and Care Standards
Medilife’s home healthcare services operate through Medilife Healthcare Services LLC. Its medical team includes general practitioners with the following clinical backgrounds.
Dr Marina Girgis
General Practitioner, MBBS
Dr Marina Girgis has seven years of clinical experience and is associated with Medilife Healthcare Services LLC.
DHA professional licence: 71970809-004.
Dr Mauada Siddiq
General Practitioner, MBBS
Dr Mauada Siddiq graduated from Sebha University in Libya and speaks English and Arabic. Her training includes Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support and Emergency Medicine Essentials.
DHA professional licence: 88142075-001.
Patient Experience With Medilife
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Other Vaccinations and Relevant Care From Medilife
Your shingles appointment can be an opportunity to ask about other vaccination needs. Each vaccine has its own purpose, eligibility criteria and schedule.
Influenza vaccination
Medilife provides influenza vaccination for separate protection against flu. Ask about suitability and timing when reviewing your vaccination needs.
Pneumococcal vaccination
Medilife also provides pneumococcal vaccination. The appropriate vaccine and schedule depend on factors such as age, health and previous doses, so discuss your history before booking.
Doctor at Home / Doctor on Call
If you have current symptoms or medical questions requiring an assessment, Medilife’s Doctor at Home service offers a separate care option. A doctor visit can help address concerns about your health or treatment before you arrange vaccination. Ask about the separate visit fee.
Other Vaccines Available From Medilife
What to discuss
- Hepatitis A
- Protection against hepatitis A, including relevant travel needs.
- Hepatitis B
- Protection against hepatitis B and any previous doses.
- Hepatitis A + B
- Whether combined hepatitis A and B vaccination suits your needs.
- MMR
- Your vaccination history for measles, mumps and rubella.
- Tdap
- Protection against tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough.
- Meningococcal
- The appropriate vaccine for your health or travel circumstances.
- Tetanus
- Your previous doses and whether further vaccination is due.
- Yellow fever
- Destination requirements, suitability and certificate arrangements.
- Chickenpox
- Varicella protection and your history of chickenpox or vaccination.
- Typhoid
- Whether vaccination is appropriate for your travel plans.
- HPV / Gardasil 9
- Your eligibility, previous doses and recommended course.
Ask Medilife for the fee, required doses and visit inclusions for the vaccine you need.
Questions About Shingles Vaccination
The course usually does not need to be restarted. Arrange the second dose as soon as possible and share the date of your first vaccination with the clinician. CDC
Wait until the acute illness has resolved and symptoms have settled. The appropriate timing should be discussed with a clinician, especially if you have ongoing symptoms or treatment. CDC
Yes, previous Zostavax vaccination does not remove the need to consider Shingrix. Tell the clinician when you received it so the interval can be checked. CDC
Shingrix can be given alongside certain other vaccines at separate injection sites. Tell Medilife which vaccine you are considering so clinical suitability and appointment arrangements can be discussed. CDC
No. Shingrix is intended to prevent shingles and related complications. Chickenpox vaccination has a different purpose and schedule; Shingrix does not replace it. CDC
Arrange a Shingles Vaccination Appointment
Request your first or second Shingrix dose with Medilife at your home, hotel or office in Dubai.
Share your preferred location, timing and any previous dose details so you can discuss the right appointment.
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