Zostavax Approval History
- FDA approved: Yes (First approved May 25th, 2006)
- Brand name: Zostavax
- Generic name: zoster vaccine live
- Company: Merck & Co., Inc.
- Treatment for: Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis
Zostavax (zoster vaccine live) is a live attenuated virus vaccine indicated for prevention of herpes zoster (shingles) in individuals 50 years of age and older.
FDA Approval History for Zostavax
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