Zoster vaccine (live-attenuated)
Class
Biologic agents
Subclass
Vaccines
Generic name
Zoster vaccine
Brand names
Zostavax®
Common formulations
Powder for parenteral suspension
See also
Zoster vaccine (recombinant) (Shingrix®)
Dosage and administration
Adults patients
Prevention of herpes zoster • In patients ≥ 50 years
Indications for use
Labeled indications
Adults
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Breastfeeding
Unlikely to have adverse effects in breastfed infants.
Unknown amount excreted in breastmilk.
Unknown drug levels in breastfed infants.
Interactions
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