Dosing & Uses
No long available in the United States
Discontinued November 2020
Shingles Prophylaxis
Zostavax was approved by the FDA in 2006, but is no longer available in the United States as of November 2020
The recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix) is available
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Mechanism of Action
Conveys active immunity by stimulating production of endogenously produced antibodies
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