What You Can Expect After Getting Shingrix Vaccine Fact Sheet

Key points

  • The shingles vaccine called Shingrix helps your body create a strong defense against shingles.
  • As a result, you are likely to have temporary side effects from getting the shots.
  • Two doses of Shingrix provides more than 90% protection against shingles and its complications.
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Shingrix offers 90% protection against shingles. Common side effects may affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away on their own in a few days.

Common Side Effects

Where you got the shot:

  • redness
  • swelling
  • pain

The rest of your body:

These side effects may affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away on their own in a few days.

Remember

  • Get the second dose of Shingrix even if you have a reaction after the first dose.
  • Taking an over-the-counter pain medicine such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen after getting Shingrix can help ease discomfort from side effects.
  • Contact your doctor if you have serious side effects.
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Content Source:
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases; Division of Viral Diseases