Shingrix
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Shingrix

Shingles prevention vaccine

Procedure Information at a Glance

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Recommended For

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Previous Shingles History Recommended even with previous shingles history, as recurrence is possible.

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Adults Age 50+ Recommended starting at age 50, as shingles risk increases sharply with age.

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Immunocompromised Persons Recommended for immunocompromised adults age 18+ (post-transplant, on chemotherapy, autoimmune treatment).

Why Choose This Procedure

Key benefits and expected results of this procedure.

Shingles Prevention Prevents shingles (herpes zoster) in adults age 50 and older. GSK recombinant vaccine.

Post-Herpetic Neuralgia Prevention Reduces the incidence of post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), the most common complication of shingles.

Effective for Immunocompromised Vaccination is approved and effective for immunocompromised patients (e.g., post-stem cell transplant, chemotherapy).

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Core Principles

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Solutions Used in This Procedure

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Important Precautions

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2-Dose Schedule (Shingrix)2 doses required. The 2nd dose must be given 2 to 6 months after the 1st dose for full protection.
Common Vaccination ReactionsFever, headache, muscle pain, and injection site pain commonly occur for 1-3 days after vaccination and resolve naturally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions from our patients.

Shingrix is a recombinant protein vaccine. Unlike previous live vaccines (Zostavax), it is approved for immunocompromised persons and shows over 90% efficacy in adults age 50+.

2 doses required. The 2nd dose must be administered 2 to 6 months after the 1st dose. Long-term immunogenicity is established after completing 2 doses.

Evidence-Based Practice, Backed by Research

Academic publications supporting the efficacy and safety of this procedure.

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