How is ZOSTAVAX 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.

How do you inject the zoster vaccine?

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.

What are the steps used to administer a vaccine?

Vaccine administration routes include:

• Oral route: administered by mouth.
• Subcutaneous route: injected into the area just beneath the skin into the fatty, connective tissue.
• Intramuscular route: injected into muscle tissue.
• Intradermal route: injected into layers of the skin.
• Intranasal route: administered into the nose.

Which is better Zostavax or Shingrix?

Is Shingrix or Zostavax better? Shingrix is more effective than Zostavax. Shingrix is 97% effective at preventing shingles in adults aged 50 to 69 years old whereas Zostavax is only 70% effective at preventing shingles in the same age group.

How often should Zostavax be given?

The vaccine is given in two doses, 2 to 6 months apart. Zostavax is still in use for some people ages 60 and older.

Is zoster vaccine given subcutaneously?

Shingrix is the preferred vaccine, over 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 happens if deltoid injection is too high?

Shoulder injections are typically given in the deltoid muscle. When the injection is given too high or too deep in this muscle, the needle can hit bone or puncture the fluid-filled sac called the bursa, which protects the tendons in the shoulder. When this happens, the bursa, tendons and ligaments can become inflamed.

Why is Shingrix preferred over Zostavax?

Shingrix is 97% effective at preventing herpes zoster (shingles) in folks over 50 whereas the Zostavax shot is 50-64% effective in preventing shingles in those 50-70 and even lower for those over 70. Shingrix also stays effective for longer.