SKYZoster

SKYZoster Contraindications

vaccine, varicella-zoster

Manufacturer:

SK Bioscience

Distributor:

Biogenetech
Full Prescribing Info
Contraindications
Individuals with a history of hypersensitivity reaction to gelatin or any other component in SKYZoster.
Individuals with a history of anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reaction to neomycin (trace amount of neomycin is present in the reconstituted vaccine).
Individuals with primary and acquired immunodeficiency states due to conditions such as acute and chronic leukemias; lymphoma; other conditions affecting the bone marrow or lymphatic system; immunosuppression due to HIV/AIDS; and cellular immune deficiencies.
Individuals on immunosuppressive therapy (including high-dose corticosteroids). However, SKYZoster is not contraindicated for use in individuals who are receiving topical/inhaled corticosteroids or low-dose systemic corticosteroids or in patients who are receiving corticosteroids as replacement therapy for adrenal insufficiency. SKYZoster may cause disseminated diseases in individuals with immunodeficiency or on immunosuppressive therapy, as the vaccine is live, attenuated zoster virus vaccine.
Individuals with untreated active tuberculosis.
SKYZoster should not be administered to women who are or may be pregnant (see Use in Pregnancy & Lactation).
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