A box of Shingrix vaccine with two vials labeled for reconstitution, one with brown cap and the other with turquoise cap, placed in front of the box.

Shingrix

Recombinant Zoster (Shingles) Vaccine: What you need to know

Who is eligible?

  • In adults aged 50 years and older

  • In adults aged 18 years an dolder who are or will be at increased risk of HZ due to immunodeficiency or immunosuppression caused by known disease or therapy..

What is it for?

  • Shingrix is a vaccine indicated for prevention of herpes zoster (shingles)

  • Shingrix is NOT indicated for prevention of primary varicella infection (chickenpox)

Where should I get it?

  • Schedule an appointment at your local Pharmacy Modern Drug!

Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. (n.d.-e). Shingrix. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/vaccines/shingrix

Administering recombinant zoster vaccine (shingrix) to ... (n.d.-c). https://www.immunize.org/wp-content/uploads/catg.d/p3092.pdf