varicella zoster virus glycoprotein E

SHINGRIX is a vaccine indicated for prevention of herpes zoster (HZ) (shingles):

Prescribing label

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Drug facts

Used for: in adults aged 50 years and older.
in adults aged 18 years and older who are or will be at increased risk of HZ due to immunodeficiency or immunosuppression caused by known disease or therapy.
Do not take if: Do not administer SHINGRIX to anyone with a history of a severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to any component of the vaccine or after a previous dose of SHINGRIX.

What it is used for

in adults aged 50 years and older.
in adults aged 18 years and older who are or will be at increased risk of HZ due to immunodeficiency or immunosuppression caused by known disease or therapy.

Limitations of Use:

SHINGRIX is not indicated for prevention of primary varicella infection (chickenpox).

Who should not take it

Do not administer SHINGRIX to anyone with a history of a severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to any component of the vaccine or after a previous dose of SHINGRIX.

2 dosage and administration

For intramuscular use.

Cite this page

NLM: sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. varicella zoster virus glycoprotein E; [reviewed 2026 Aug 3; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/varicella-zoster-virus-glycoprotein-e
APA 7th: sofidex. (2026, August 3). varicella zoster virus glycoprotein E. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/varicella-zoster-virus-glycoprotein-e
AMA 11th: varicella zoster virus glycoprotein E. sofidex. Reviewed August 3, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/varicella-zoster-virus-glycoprotein-e

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