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Side effect(s) of Zoster Vaccine Live


Review the side-effects of Zoster Vaccine Live as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Local
- Pain, redness, swelling, itching, warmth, blood clot, induration.

   Gastrointestinal
- Nausea.

   Skin
- Rash.

   Musculoskeletal
- Joint pain and muscle pain.

   General
- Fever, hives, swelling of lymph nodes.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Zoster Vaccine Live

Zoster Vaccine Live(Zostavax) generic is an attenuated live vaccine, prescribed for preventing herpes zoster (shingles). It works by helping the body immune system to protect from varicella-zoster vaccine (VZV).


Trade Names for Zoster Vaccine Live

International :


Zostavax
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