The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a pre-filled syringe version of GSK’s (GSK.L), opens new tab blockbuster shingles vaccine Shingrix, providing patients a more convenient option to receive the shot, the company said on Thursday.<\/p>\n
Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash anywhere on the body and can sometimes lead to serious complications such as long-term nerve pain and vision loss.<\/p>\n
The infection is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), a type of herpes virus that remains in patients’ bodies after they have had chickenpox and reactivates years later.<\/p>\n
The previous version of GSK’s vaccine required a healthcare professional to mix the powdered form of the virus proteins with a liquid that boosts the immune response, before administration.<\/p>\n
The new form of Shingrix, which does not require the mixing, was approved based on data that showed both versions were equally effective.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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