What Is SHINGRIX & Safety Info
What Is SHINGRIX?
SHINGRIX is an FDA-approved vaccine for the prevention of shingles (herpes zoster):
- in adults 50 years and older.
- in adults 18 years and older who are or will be at increased risk of shingles due to being immunocompromised by known disease or therapy.
SHINGRIX is not used to prevent chickenpox.
Important Safety Information
- You should not receive SHINGRIX if you are allergic to any of its ingredients or had an allergic reaction to a previous dose of SHINGRIX
- An increased risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome (severe muscle weakness) was observed after vaccination with SHINGRIX
- Fainting can happen after getting injectable vaccines, including SHINGRIX. Precautions should be taken to avoid falling and injury due to fainting
- The most common side effects are pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site, muscle pain, tiredness, headache, shivering, fever, and upset stomach
- SHINGRIX was not studied in pregnant or nursing women. Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding
- Vaccination with SHINGRIX may not protect all individuals
- Ask your healthcare provider about the risks and benefits of SHINGRIX. Only a healthcare provider can decide if SHINGRIX is right for you
