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Recombinant zoster (shingles) vaccine, RZV - what you need to know

All content below is taken in its entirety from the CDC Recombinant Shingles Vaccine Information Statement (VIS): www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/current-vis/shingles.html .

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Why get vaccinated? Recombinant zoster (shingles) vaccine can prevent shingles . Shingles (also called herpes zoster, or just zoster) is a painful skin rash, usually with blisters. In addition to the rash, shingles can cause fever, headache, chills, or upset stomach. Rarely, shingles can lead to complications such as…

References

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Recombinant shingles VIS. www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/current-vis/shingles.html . Updated February 4, 2022. Accessed January 30, 2025.

This is a summary. Read the full article at www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org (reviewed 09/04/2024).

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