Zoster vaccine live Side Effects

Brand Names: Zostavax

Please note - some side effects for 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 at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Zoster vaccine live - for the Consumer

Zoster Vaccine Live

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Zoster Vaccine Live:

Headache; pain, swelling, redness, itching, warmth, and bruising at the injection site.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

Side Effects by Body System

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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