09 Jun Protect adults from shingles with the new Shingrix vaccine
Protect adults from shingles with the new Shingrix vaccine
Shingrix (recombinant zoster vaccine) is a vaccine to protect healthy adults age 50 and older from shingles. You can now order Shingrix through the Vaccines for Adults At Risk program (VFAAR) for adults 50+ and uninsured.
About Shingrix
Administer Shingrix to adults age 50 and older, with two doses separated by 2 to 6 months.
Ordering Shingrix
Order Shingrix through PhilaVax at https://vaccines.phila.gov the way you normally order other vaccines. We recommend ordering a small amount, initially, to gauge demand. We will work with you to help figure out how much to order: our VFAAR coordinator will review orders and make adjustments to avoid wastage. Before you order Shingrix for your VFAAR-eligible patients, you should also stock enough privately-purchased Shingrix to treat patients who are not eligible for VFAAR.
Storing and Handling
Shingrix must be stored in the refrigerator. Administer it immediately after reconstitution or store it in the refrigerator and use it within 6 hours. Do not freeze Shingrix. If Shingrix freezes, it is spoiled.
