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Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Vaccine

Also known as: Shingrix, Recombinant Zoster Vaccine

Type: RecombinantAge group: Adults 50+ And High Risk Adults 18+Doses: 2Route: IntramuscularGovt. UIP: No

Protects adults over 50 against shingles and its long-lasting nerve pain.

Protects against

  • Shingles
  • Post-herpetic neuralgia

Schedule

2 doses 2-6 months apart for adults 50 and over.

Possible side effects

  • Sore arm
  • Tiredness
  • Muscle ache
  • Fever for 1-2 days

Who should not get it

  • Severe allergy to a previous dose
  • Current shingles episode

Precautions

Can be given even if you have had shingles before (after it heals).

Prevents

Chickenpox

Frequently asked questions

What does the Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Vaccine vaccine protect against?

Shingles, Post-herpetic neuralgia

What is the Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Vaccine schedule?

2 doses 2-6 months apart for adults 50 and over.

What are the side effects of Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Vaccine?

Sore arm, Tiredness, Muscle ache, Fever for 1-2 days

Medically reviewed by

Medical review pending

Last updated

9 October 2026

Sources

  • Universal Immunization Programme schedule, MoHFW
  • IAP Advisory Committee on Vaccines and Immunization Practices (ACVIP)
  • WHO position papers

This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a qualified doctor. Do not start, stop or change any medicine without medical advice.

This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a qualified doctor. Do not start, stop or change any medicine without medical advice.