ABOUT SHINGRIX
THE SHINGRIX DIFFERENCE
SHINGRIX has been shown to be over 90% effective at preventing shingles across all age groups 50 years and older.4,5 SHINGRIX offers sustained protection against shingles out to year 10 and continues to be monitored.11,13
HOW SHINGRIX WORKS
SHINGRIX works to boost your body’s protection against shingles. Your immune system declines as you age, and that puts you at an increased risk for shingles. For those who are 50 years and older, SHINGRIX helps your immune system defend against shingles regardless of age.
THE IMPORTANCE OF 2 DOSES
- 2 TO 6 MONTH INTERVAL
SHINGRIX is given as a 2-dose series, with the second dose administered 2 to 6 months after the first dose.3 To maximise the protection offered by SHINGRIX, it is important that you get both doses.3
WHAT TO EXPECT WITH SHINGRIX
SHINGRIX is a 2-dose vaccine series (0.5 mL each) administered as an injection into the muscle in the upper arm. It is important to complete the 2-dose series to help prevent shingles.3
Pain, redness and swelling at the injection site, muscle pain, tiredness, headache, shivering, fever and upset stomach are the most common side effects of SHINGRIX. Most side effects have a duration of 1–3 days.3,5
