What are the side effects of the Shingrix vaccine and how severe are they?
Abstract
Shingrix is associated with frequent mild local and systemic adverse effects, such as injection-site pain and fatigue, which are usually short-lived. Severe adverse events are rare, occurring at a rate comparable to placebo.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reactions
Intramuscular injections and effects
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 4 March 2026
- Language
- EN