GSK Survey Highlights Shingles Awareness Gap Among Adults with Chronic Conditions in India 

Key Highlights: 

• A global survey commissioned by GSK ahead of Shingles Action Week found that many adults aged 50 and above in India living with chronic illnesses have limited awareness about the risks of Shingles. 

• Among respondents who had experienced shingles, 43% reported severe pain that disrupted daily activities, with more than one-third saying it prevented them from working or attending social events. Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and Cardiovascular Disease reported the greatest disruption, while those with Diabetes and cardiovascular disease reported the highest emotional impact. 

• Despite frequent doctor visits, nearly 48% of respondents said they had never discussed shingles with their physician, highlighting a gap in prevention-related conversations. The findings emphasise the importance of improving awareness and encouraging discussions about adult vaccination and risk prevention for ageing populations living with chronic diseases.  

Implications:  

Survey hands GSK potent ammo to ignite shingles vaccination drives targeting CKD/diabetes clinics where patient disruption peaks. 
Chronic disease networks become prime vaccination battlegrounds as awareness campaigns trigger demand surge for Shingrix and rivals. 
Doctor-patient dialogue gap creates massive opportunity for adult immunization platforms to capture ageing chronic disease populations.

Source: Expresspharma | Image: GSK