Were you looking for information about the Shingles Vaccine? Shingals vaccine is a common misspelling of shingles vaccine.
The shingles vaccine (Zostavax®) is used for preventing shingles in people 50 years old and older. It is a live but weakened version of the varicella-zoster virus that causes the body to produce an immune system response to the virus (which helps prevent shingles). The shingles vaccine is given as a single injection, just under the skin of the upper arm. Studies have shown than the vaccine reduces the chance of shingles by about 50 percent.
(Click Shingles Vaccine for more information about the vaccine, including who makes it, how it works, and what side effects may occur. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on the shingles vaccine.)
HealthSavvy Sign In
|