Shingrix Vaccine (Vaccination at Home) near me in Chennai

What is Shingrix Vaccine? 

The Shingrix Vaccine is a recombinant zoster vaccine designed to prevent herpes zoster (shingles), a painful skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV). 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

Who should get vaccinated?

• Adults aged 50 and older
• Adults aged 18 years and older who are or will be at increased risk of herpes zoster due to immunodeficiency or immunosuppression caused by known disease or therapy

Administration (For Adults only):

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. 

Benefits of Shingrix Vaccine:

• Protects against shingles and postherpetic neuralgia
• Reduces the risk of shingles-related complications
• Prevent the spread of the varicella zoster virus in the community
• Lessens severity of symptoms if shingles does occur