Shingrix is a recombinant protein subunit-based vaccine and is generally used in favour of an older shingles vaccine – Merck & Co's Zostavax – which is cased on a live, attenuated virus.

PNEUMOVAX 23 should not be given at the same time as ZOSTAVAX ®. For more information about these vaccines, talk to your doctor or health care provider, because it may be better to get these ...