Shingrix Vaccine
by Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
In Prevention of Herpes zoster Herpes zoster (shingles) is a rash with blisters that is often painful. Shingles usually occurs on one side of the body and can last for several weeks. It is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Vaccination is the bes…
About this Medicine
Shingrix Vaccine is a vaccine used to prevent herpes zoster (shingles), a painful skin rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It stimulates the immune system and prevents the infection. The vaccine is recommended for adults aged 50 and older. Shingrix Vaccine is highly effective in preventing shingles (herpes zoster) and its complications, including postherpetic neuralgia, a persistent nerve pain that can occur after a shingles rash has healed. It is generally administered by a healthcare professional in the muscle of the upper arm. It is administered as a series of two doses, typically given two to six months apart. Make sure to get both the doses for maximum benefit.Common side effects of Shingrix Vaccine include redness, pain, and swelling at the site of injection, muscle pain, fatigue, headache, shivering, fever, and gastrointestinal symptoms. These side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Consult your doctor if they bother you or get worse. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways to cope with the side effects.Do not receive Shingrix Vaccine if you have a known history of allergic reaction to this medicine or any of the components present in the product. Let your doctor know before you receive this vaccine if you have a severe infection with a high temperature (fever). Let your doctor also know if you have a bleeding problem or bruise easily. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before receiving this vaccine.
How it Works
Shingrix Vaccine helps develop immunity against varicella zoster virus (VZV) by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.
Key Facts
Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: VACCINES
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