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Medicines varicella-zoster virusQuestion & answer

varicella-zoster virus · Medicine question

What are these vaccines used for?

iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Varilrix is used against chickenpox, while Shingrix prevents shingles and post-herpetic neuralgia.

Sources for this answer

Shingrix powder and suspension for suspension for injection, Herpes zoster vaccine (recombinant, adjuvanted)emc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 13
Varilrixemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 28

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