Are there preservatives in the Shingrix vaccine?

Shingrix does not contain preservatives.

What preservative is used in shingles vaccine?

Thimerosal is a mercury-based preservative that has been used for decades in the United States in multi-dose vials (vials containing more than one dose) of medicines and vaccines.

How much mercury is in the shingles vaccine?

A vaccine containing 0.01\% thimerosal as a preservative contains 50 micrograms of thimerosal per 0.5 mL dose or approximately 25 micrograms of mercury per 0.5 mL dose.

What is the Shingrix vaccine made of?

Shingrix is different from most other vaccines. Many vaccines are made from a weakened form of the virus, but Shingrix is made from just a single protein — known as glycoprotein E — that comes from the outer shell of the herpes zoster virus.

Is the second Shingrix shot as bad as the first?

Dear J.G.: Compared with the previous one-time vaccine Zostavax, the new two-dose Shingrix vaccine is much more effective. However, it does have a higher risk of side effects. You have had the most common side effect, though only 10 percent of people will have symptoms as bad as yours.

Is thimerosal a neurotoxin?

in the vaccines does make its way to the brain of a fetus and infants.

Does the HPV vaccine have mercury?

The HPV vaccines were tested on thousands of people and shown to be safe before they were released to the public. These vaccines have been used for years now, and experts say the chance of them causing a serious reaction is very slim. The HPV vaccine does not contain mercury or the preservative thimerosal.

Is Shingrix vaccine good for lifetime?

The effects of the Shingrix vaccine last for at least four years in most people and may last even longer in some. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you do not need a booster dose after getting the two doses of Shingrix.