How is Zostavax administered?
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.
Why is Zostavax given subcutaneously?
This vaccine should be given subcutaneously to individuals with severe thrombocytopenia or any coagulation disorder, because these individuals may bleed following intramuscular injections.
Where do they inject the shingles vaccine?
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.
How do you draw up a shingles shot?
SHINGRIX Reconstitution
- Withdraw the entire content of the vial containing the suspension into a sterile syringe.
- Add the entire contents of the syringe into the vial containing the lyophilized powder.
- Shake gently until the lyophilized powder is completely dissolved.
Who can administer Zostavax?
Authorised Nurse Immunisers must not independently initiate and administer herpes zoster vaccine (Zostavax) without medical authorisation. For more information call your public health unit on 1300 066 055 or click here.
How do you mix Zostavax?
Do not freeze reconstituted vaccine. ZOSTAVAX is a lyophilized preparation of live, attenuated varicella-zoster virus (Oka/Merck) to be reconstituted with sterile diluent to give a single dose suspension with a minimum of 19,400 PFU (plaque forming units) when stored at room temperature for up to 30 minutes.
Can Zostavax be given twice?
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.
How much does Zostavax cost?
What is the cost of Zostavax? Zostavax costs between $212 to $240 per shot (depending on which pharmacy or provider the drug is purchased from). The drug is administered via a single shot.
Does shingles vaccine need to be refrigerated?
Shingrix Storage and Handling Shingrix (recombinant zoster vaccine) must be stored in the refrigerator. The vaccine should be administered immediately after reconstitution or stored in the refrigerator and used within 6 hours. Do not freeze Shingrix. Discard if the vaccine has been frozen.
