Zostavac for Shingles

Were you looking for information about Zostavax? Zostavac for shingles is a common variation and misspelling of Zostavax.
 
Zostavax® is a medication that is used to help prevent shingles in people 60 years old and older. The vaccine, which is a live but weakened version of the varicella-zoster virus, works by causing the body to produce an immune system response to the virus. Zostavax is given as a single injection and is typically effective for at least four years. Side effects of Zostavax may include headache and injection site reactions.
 
(Click Zostavax for more information on Zostavax, including a description of how the drug works, an explanation of what you should know before getting the vaccine, and a list of possible side effects that may occur.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;