What You Can Expect After Getting Shingrix Vaccine

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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

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Where you got the shot:

  • redness
  • swelling
  • pain

The rest of your body:

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  • muscle aches
  • tiredness
  • headache
  • shivering
  • fever
  • stomach pain
  • nausea

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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Page last reviewed: August 9, 2019
Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Division of Viral Diseases