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SHINGRIX Patient Brochure

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SHINGRIX DISCUSSION GUIDE

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ADDITIONAL

As with all vaccines, SHINGRIX may not fully
protect all people who are vaccinated.³

SHINGRIX has benefits and risks - ask your
healthcare professional if SHINGRIX is right for
you.

YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

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Remember to also consult with your doctor for more information.

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What Is SHINGRIX?

Important Safety Information^3,21

What Is SHINGRIX & Safety Info

SHINGRIX is a non-live vaccine to help prevent shingles (herpes zoster) and post-herpetic neuralgia in adults 50 years of age or older, and adults 18 years of age or older who are at increased risk of herpes zoster.^2,3
SHINGRIX is not used to prevent chickenpox.³

SHINGRIX is a non-live vaccine to help prevent shingles (herpes zoster) and post-herpetic neuralgia in adults 50 years of age or older, and adults 18 years of age or older who are at increased risk of herpes zoster.^2,3
SHINGRIX is not used to prevent chickenpox.³

SHINGRIX is a non-live vaccine to help prevent shingles (herpes zoster) and post-herpetic neuralgia in adults 50 years of age or older, and adults 18 years of age or older who are at increased risk of herpes zoster.^2,3
SHINGRIX is not used to prevent chickenpox.³

Do not receive SHINGRIX if allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients.
Side effects include headache; vomiting, diarrhoea; muscle pain; pain, redness and swelling at the injection site; and tiredness, chills, and fever.
SHINGRIX may not offer 100% protection in all people who are vaccinated.

Do not receive SHINGRIX if allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients.
Side effects include headache; vomiting, diarrhoea; muscle pain; pain, redness and swelling at the injection site; and tiredness, chills, and fever.
SHINGRIX may not offer 100% protection in all people who are vaccinated.

Important Safety Information^3,21

Do not receive SHINGRIX if allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients.
Side effects include headache; vomiting, diarrhoea; muscle pain; pain, redness and swelling at the injection site; and tiredness, chills, and fever.
SHINGRIX may not offer 100% protection in all people who are vaccinated.

Adverse events involving GlaxoSmithKline products should be reported to GSK Medical Information on 0800 808 500.

SHINGRIX (Recombinant Varicella Zoster Virus Glycoprotein E antigen 50 mcg (AS01B adjuvanted vaccine)) is indicated for the prevention of herpes zoster and post-herpetic neuralgia in adults 50 years of age or older and for adults 18 years of age or older who are at increased risk of herpes zoster. SHINGRIX, a prescription medicine, is funded for people aged 65 years. From 1 July 2024, SHINGRIX is also funded for certain individuals 18 years and over at higher risk of shingles. See full funding criteria at pharmac.govt.nz. Costs will apply if SHINGRIX is not funded. A single 0.5mL dose contains 50 mcg of gE antigen, adjuvanted with AS01B (composed of the plant extract Quillaja saponaria saponin (QS-21) (50 mcg) and 3-O-desacyl-4’-monophosphoryl lipid A (MPL) from Salmonella minnesota (50 mcg) plus excipients). SHINGRIX should not be administered if you are hypersensitive to any component of this vaccine. SHINGRIX has risks and benefits – ask your doctor if SHINGRIX is right for you. Use strictly as directed. Normal doctor’s charges apply. Side effects: Adults ≥50 years: pain, redness and swelling at the injection site, muscle pain, fatigue, headache, shivering, fever, and gastrointestinal symptoms. Adults at increased risk of shingles between the ages of 18 to 49 years are more likely to experience side effects such as pain at the injection site, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, shivering and fever compared to those aged ≥50 years. This is not a full list. Vaccination with SHINGRIX may not protect all vaccine recipients. If you have side effects, see your doctor, pharmacist or healthcare professional. Additional product information and Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is available at www.medsafe.govt.nz. Trademarks are owned by or licensed to the GSK group of companies. ©2024 GSK group of companies or its licensor. Marketed by GlaxoSmithKline NZ Ltd, Auckland. Adverse events involving GlaxoSmithKline products should be reported to GSK Medical Information on 0800 808 500. TAPS NP21925 - PM-NZ-SGX-WCNT-240002 Date of Approval: 11 2024 Date of Expiry: 11 2026

^#Based on 7344 subjects ≥50 years old who received the second dose of SHINGRIX and did not develop shingles within 1 month after the second dose.^3,5

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GlaxoSmithKline New Zealand. SHINGRIX Data Sheet. GSK NZ; 2023. Available at https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/datasheet/s/shingrixinj.pdf.(Access Date August 2024)
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