Shingrix Vaccine Side Effects

The shingrix vaccine isn t approved for use in adults younger than age 50.

Shingrix vaccine side effects.

If you experience side effects from shingrix you should report them to the vaccine adverse event reporting system vaers. Your doctor might file this report or you can do it yourself through the vaers website external icon or by calling 1 800 822 7967. Get the second dose of shingrix even if you have a reaction after the first dose. Side effects requiring immediate medical attention.

Keep track of any and all side effects you have after receiving zoster vaccine. Taking an over the counter pain medicine such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen after getting shingrix can help ease discomfort from side effects. Contact your doctor if you have serious side effects. 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.

Along with its needed effects zoster vaccine inactivated the active ingredient. This document contains side effect information about zoster vaccine inactivated. Shingrix is a brand name vaccine. When you receive the second shot tell the doctor if the first shot caused any side effects.

If you have any questions about side effects from shingrix talk with your doctor. Skin rash joint pain flu like symptoms headaches and fatigue are some complaints from patients who ve had the recently approved shingrix vaccine. Side effects can last two or three days and. You should not receive the second shot if you had a life threatening allergic reaction after the first shot.