Shingrix Vaccine (Vaccination at Home)

What is Shingrix Vaccine? 

The Shingrix Vaccine is a recombinant zoster vaccine designed to prevent herpes zoster (shingles), a painful blistering rash that typically affects one side of the body following a nerve pathway, and can lead to long-term nerve pain (postherpetic neuralgia). It works by stimulating the immune system to produce a strong response against the VZV, which helps prevent the reactivation of the virus. It is essential to take the vaccine doses per the doctor's advice for adequate protection against the disease.

Note: Shingrix vaccine is not used to prevent chickenpox

Benefits of Shingrix Vaccine:

• Protects against shingles and postherpetic neuralgia
• Reduces the risk of shingles-related complications
• Lowers the likelihood of developing shingles
• Lessens severity of symptoms if shingles does occur

Who is eligible for the at-home vaccination service?

• Tata 1mg provides at-home vaccination service for individuals above 14 years of age.

Administration:

To be administered intramuscularly by a trained healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. For adults aged 50 and above, two vaccine doses are recommended, with the first dose administered at month 0 and the second dose given 2 to 6 months later. For immunodeficient/ immunosuppressed individuals, consider accelerated vaccination schedule: 2 doses, 1-2 months apart, starting at month 0. 

Note: Price includes vaccine administration charges.