No human data are available to determine the vaccine-associated risk with Shingrix when administered to women who are pregnant. It is also not known whether Shingrix is excreted in human milk. Shingrix is not indicated for the prevention of chickenpox primary varicella zoster virus infection. After the administration of Shingrix, appropriate medical supervision is recommended to address possible anaphylactic reactions.
Shingrix is the first new herpes zoster vaccine to be approved by the FDA in more than a decade. References 1. Shingles herpes zoster. Accessed February 2, Health care utilization and cost burden of herpes zoster in a community population.
Mayo Clin Proc. Erratum in: Mayo Clin Proc. US Food and Drug Administration. May 26, and March 23, Updated June 8, Shingrix approval letter. October 20, Two doses of Shingrix provides strong protection against shingles and postherpetic neuralgia PHN , the most common complication of shingles. Since your risk of shingles and PHN increases as you get older, it is important to have strong protection against shingles in your older years. Studies show that Shingrix is safe. The vaccine helps your body create a strong defense against shingles.
As a result, you are likely to have temporary side effects from getting the shots. The side effects may affect your ability to do normal daily activities for 2 to 3 days. Most people got a sore arm with mild or moderate pain after getting Shingrix, and some also had redness and swelling where they got the shot. Some people felt tired, had muscle pain, a headache, shivering, fever, stomach pain, or nausea.
About 1 out of 6 people who got Shingrix experienced side effects that prevented them from doing regular activities. Symptoms went away on their own in about 2 to 3 days.
Side effects were more common in younger people. You might have a reaction to the first or second dose of Shingrix, or both doses. If you experience side effects, you may choose to take over-the-counter pain medicine such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Your doctor might file this report, or you can do it yourself through the VAERS website external icon , or by calling In clinical trials, Shingrix was not associated with serious adverse events.
In fact, serious side effects from vaccines are extremely rare. For example, for every 1 million doses of a vaccine given, only one or two people may have a severe allergic reaction. Signs of an allergic reaction happen within minutes or hours after vaccination and include hives, swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing, a fast heartbeat, dizziness, or weakness. If you experience these or any other life-threatening symptoms, see a doctor right away. Shingrix causes a strong response in your immune system, so it may produce short-term side effects more intense than you are used to from other vaccines.
These side effects can be uncomfortable, but they are expected and usually go away on their own in 2 or 3 days. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Zostavax Frozen. Product Information Sheet. Zostavax Refrigerator Stable. MMWR 67 3 ; The Legal Examiner. May 30, Please give.
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