How is Zostavax injection administered?

Administer ZOSTAVAX as a single 0.65-mL dose subcutaneously in the deltoid region of the upper arm. subcutaneously. ADMINISTER IMMEDIATELY AFTER RECONSTITUTION to minimize loss of potency. Discard reconstituted vaccine if not used within 30 minutes.

Is the shingles vaccine intramuscular or subcutaneous?

Administering Shingrix Shingrix should be injected intramuscularly in the deltoid region of the upper arm. Subcutaneous injection is a vaccine administration error and should be avoided. However, if you inadvertently administer Shingrix subcutaneously, that dose is considered valid and does not need to be repeated.

Is zostavax one shot or two?

Zostavax (zoster vaccine live) was licensed by the FDA in 2006. This vaccine reduces the risk of developing shingles by 51% and PHN by 67%. It is given in one dose as a shot, and can be given in a doctor’s office or pharmacy.

Is Zostavax intramuscular?

Zostavax (zoster vaccine live) is administered subcutaneously as a single dose in the deltoid region. The vaccine should not be injected intramuscularly.

Where do you inject Zostavax?

Zostavax (zoster vaccine live) is administered subcutaneously as a single dose in the deltoid region. The vaccine should not be injected intramuscularly. However, it is not necessary to repeat vaccination if it is administered intramuscularly.

What vaccines are given intramuscularly?

Intramuscular Route (IM):

INJECTABLE VACCINES	ROUTE
DTaP, DT, HepA, HepB, Hib, HPV, , IIV4, RIV4, ccIIV4, IPV, MenACWY, MenB, PCV13, PPSV23, RZV, Td, Tdap, TT	Intramuscular injection
IPV,* MMR, PPSV23,* VAR	Subcutaneous injection

What type of vaccine is Zostavax?

ZOSTAVAX® is a live attenuated virus vaccine indicated for prevention of herpes zoster (shingles) in individuals 50 years of age and older. Limitations of Use of ZOSTAVAX: ZOSTAVAX is not indicated for the treatment of zoster or postherpetic neuralgia (PHN).