Zostavax

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf vaccine
gptkbp:administeredBy single dose
gptkbp:alternativeTo gptkb:Shingrix
gptkbp:approvalYear 2006
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:U.S._Food_and_Drug_Administration
gptkbp:ATCCode gptkb:J07BK02
gptkbp:contains live attenuated varicella-zoster virus
gptkbp:contraindication pregnant women
immunocompromised individuals
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Zostavax
gptkbp:indication adults aged 50 years and older
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Merck_&_Co.
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration subcutaneous injection
gptkbp:sideEffect headache
allergic reactions
injection site reactions
gptkbp:storage refrigerated (2–8°C)
gptkbp:usedFor prevention of herpes zoster
prevention of shingles
gptkbp:withdrawn gptkb:Europe
2020
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:MRK
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5