Zostavax

Composition for Zostavax Products

Zostavax Products are primarily used for

Herpes zoster

About Zostavax Products

Uses of Zostavax Products

Live Attenuated Varicella-Zoster Virus is used to prevent herpes zoster.

Zostavax Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Zostavax are Pain, Fever, Headache, Injection site itching, Skin rash, Erythema (skin redness), Swelling.

How Zostavax Products work

Live Attenuated Varicella-Zoster Virus is a vaccine. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.

Patient Concerns about Zostavax Products

Frequently asked questions about Zostavax Products

Frequently asked questions about Live Attenuated Varicella-Zoster Virus

Q. Is Zostavax Vaccine live or inactivated?
Zostavax Vaccine is a live attenuated virus vaccine. It contains a weakened virus that helps stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against the actual infection causing virus. This helps protect the individual from getting infected in future, if exposed.
Q. How is Zostavax Vaccine administered?
Zostavax Vaccine should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self-administered. It is usually given intramuscularly (into the muscle). Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Zostavax Vaccine.
Q. Who should not get Zostavax Vaccine?
Zostavax Vaccine should not be given to people who are allergic to Zostavax Vaccine or any of its ingredients or if they have had an allergic reaction to it earlier. Individuals who have compromised immunity must also refrain from getting vaccinated with Zostavax Vaccine. Pregnant females too should not be administered Zostavax Vaccine.
Q. What are the possible side effects of Zostavax Vaccine?
The possible side effects of Zostavax Vaccine are fever, headache, injection site itching, pain, skin rash, erythema (skin redness), and swelling. However, these are usually not bothersome and will resolve in sometime. If they don’t, consult your doctor.

Products for Zostavax

Zostavax Vaccine
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
7650
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