ZOSTAVAX is a vaccine that can help prevent Shingles in adults 60 years of age or older.

FDA-approved ZOSTAVAX is used to help prevent Shingles in adults 60 years of age or older. ZOSTAVAX works best against Shingles if you get vaccinated while you are in your sixties. In fact, once you reach age 60, the sooner you get vaccinated, the better your chances of protecting yourself from Shingles.

Only your doctor can decide if ZOSTAVAX is right for you. ZOSTAVAX cannot be used to treat Shingles, or the nerve pain that may follow Shingles, once you have it.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends ZOSTAVAX.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for the CDC recommends that appropriate adults 60 years of age and older be vaccinated with ZOSTAVAX to help prevent Shingles.

ZOSTAVAX helps reduce your risk for Shingles.

ZOSTAVAX is given as a single shot. ZOSTAVAX may not protect everyone who gets the vaccine. The vaccine contains a weakened chickenpox virus and works by helping your immune system protect you from getting Shingles.

If you do get Shingles even though you have been vaccinated, ZOSTAVAX may help prevent the nerve pain that can follow Shingles in some people.

Important Safety Information

	ZOSTAVAX may not protect everyone who gets the vaccine.
	You should not get ZOSTAVAX if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, including gelatin or neomycin, have a weakened immune system, take high doses of steroids, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
	ZOSTAVAX should not be given at the same time as PNEUMOVAX®23 (Pneumococcal Vaccine Polyvalent).
	Possible side effects include redness, pain, itching, swelling, warmth, or bruising at the injection site, as well as headache.
	ZOSTAVAX contains a weakened chickenpox virus. Tell your health care provider if you will be in close contact with newborn infants, someone who may be pregnant and has not had chickenpox or been vaccinated against chickenpox, or someone who has problems with their immune system. Your health care provider can tell you what situations you may need to avoid.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please read the Patient Product Information or Prescribing Information and discuss it with your doctor or health care provider.