Zostavax
Herpes zoster is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox in children. When this virus becomes active again in an adult, it can cause herpes zoster, or shingles. Zostavax is a live vaccine that helps prevent shingles. Zostavax works by exposing you to a small dose of the virus, which causes...
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Zostavax
Zostavax is used for: Preventing herpes zoster (shingles) in certain patients.
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Zostavax
Zostavax is a vaccine that is used for adults 60 years and older to prevent shingles (also known as herpes zoster virus). It works by helping your immune system to resist the infection and the associated pain and other serious complications. If you do get shingles after you have been vaccinated,...
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Zostavax
ZOSTAVAX is a lyophilized preparation of the Oka/Merck strain of live, attenuated varicella-zoster virus (VZV). ZOSTAVAX, when reconstituted as directed, is a sterile suspension for subcutaneous administration. Each 0.65-mL dose contains a minimum of 19,400 PFU (plaque-forming units) of...
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Zostavax

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See also: Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis

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