2024年7月18日 · Zostavax vaccine was discontinued in the United States in November 2020. The information on this page is for historical reference only. What is Zostavax? Zostavax is used to prevent herpes zoster virus (shingles) in people age 50 and older. Herpes zoster is caused by the same virus (varicella) that causes chickenpox in children.

2025年2月19日 · Shingrix reduced the risk of shingles in 97.9% of patients 70 years and older, while Zostavax protected against shingles in 41% of subjects aged 70 to 79 years. Zostavax was only 18% effective in preventing shingles in patients 80 years and older. Shingrix is a recombinant, non-live vaccine, while Zostavax was a live, attenuated vaccine.

ZOSTAVAX is a vaccine that is used for adults 50 years of age or older to prevent shingles (also known as zoster). ZOSTAVAX contains a weakened chickenpox virus (varicella-zoster virus). ZOSTAVAX works by helping your immune system protect you from getting shingles.

2024年8月19日 · Note: This document provides detailed information about Zostavax Side Effects associated with zoster vaccine live. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Zostavax. Applies to zoster vaccine live: subcutaneous suspension reconstituted. Serious side effects of Zostavax

2011年3月25日 · Zostavax (zoster vaccine live) is a live attenuated virus vaccine indicated for prevention of herpes zoster (shingles) in individuals 50 years of age and older. Zostavax is no longer available for use in the United States, as of November 18, 2020.

2024年5月13日 · ZOSTAVAX is stored frozen and should be reconstituted immediately upon removal from the freezer. When reconstituted, ZOSTAVAX is a semi-hazy to translucent, off-white to pale yellow liquid. Reconstitution: Use only the diluent supplied. Withdraw the entire contents of the diluent into a syringe.

2024年1月6日 · The shingles vaccine Zostavax is no longer sold in the U.S. It is sold in other countries. If you had a Zostavax vaccine, you should still get Shingrix. Some people get shingles even with the vaccine. But the vaccine may reduce how bad shingles is and how long it lasts.

More about Zostavax (zoster vaccine live) Ratings & Reviews Shingrix has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 623 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect.

2024年1月6日 · Puedes recibir la vacuna Shingrix incluso si ya has tenido herpes zóster. Además, considera recibir la vacuna Shingrix si ya recibiste la vacuna Zostavax o si no sabes si has tenido varicela. La vacuna Shingrix no contiene virus vivos. Es elaborada a partir de un componente del virus. Se administra en dos dosis.

2022年12月1日 · Zostavax 是由经减毒处理的完整水痘-带状疱疹病毒生产而来。 这意味着您的身体会发生真正的感染，但同时应该能够将其轻松清除。 由于该病毒仍然能够感染人，因此，接种 Zostavax 疫苗后，您确实可能会将病毒传染给从未出过水痘的人。