Zoster vaccine live Side Effects

Some side effects of zoster vaccine live may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to zoster vaccine live: subcutaneous powder for injection

You should not receive a second zoster vaccine if you had a life-threatening allergic reaction after the first shot.

Keep track of any and all side effects you have after receiving this vaccine. If you ever need to receive a booster dose, you will need to tell the doctor if the previous shots caused any side effects.

Becoming infected with shingles is much more dangerous to your health than receiving the vaccine to protect against it. Like any medicine, this vaccine can cause side effects, but the risk of serious side effects is extremely low.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking zoster vaccine live: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• fever, swollen glands, sore throat, flu symptoms;

• breathing problems; or

• severe or painful skin rash.

Less serious side effects include:

• pain, warmth, redness, bruising, itching, or swelling where the shot was given;

• diarrhea;

• joint or muscle pain;

• headache; or

• mild skin rash.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to zoster vaccine live: subcutaneous powder for injection

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included angina pectoris, coronary artery disease, coronary occlusion, cardiovascular disorder, myocardial ischemia, congestive heart failure, and myocardial infarction.

Local

Local side effects have included injection site erythema, pain, tenderness, swelling, hematoma, pruritus, and warmth.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache and asthenia.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included pulmonary edema, respiratory infection, respiratory disorder, and asthma exacerbation.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included zoster-like and varicella-like rashes and skin disorders.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included diarrhea.

General

General side effects have included fever, flu syndrome, and rhinitis.

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