The shingles vaccine is approved for use in adults who are over 60 years old. This page from the eMedTV site describes the vaccine in more detail, explains how it works to prevent shingles, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Some of the most common shingles vaccine side effects include redness and swelling at the injection site. This eMedTV segment describes other side effects that may occur with the vaccine, including serious problems requiring medical attention.
The shingles vaccine is used for the prevention of shingles in adults over the age of 60. This eMedTV Web page discusses shingles vaccine uses in more detail and offers a more in-depth look at how the vaccine works to prevent shingles.
One dose of the shingles vaccine is expected to help prevent shingles for at least four years. This eMedTV resource contains other important shingles vaccine dosing information and explains what you should know before getting vaccinated.
Immunosuppressants, immune globulins, and other vaccines may interact with the shingles vaccine. This eMedTV page lists other drugs that may cause drug interactions with the shingles vaccine and describes the potential effects of these interactions.
You should not get the shingles vaccine if you are severely allergic to gelatin. This page on the eMedTV site offers more information on who should not get vaccinated and lists other important precautions and warnings with the shingles vaccine.
