Containing a live, yet subdued variant of the virus, Zostavax can lead to the development of many side effects including:

 

• Chickenpox

• Shingles

• Fever

• Hives at the injection site

• Joint pain

• Muscle pain

• Nausea

• Rash

• Rash at the injection site

• Swollen glands near the injection site (that may last a few days to a few weeks)

 

The vaccine Zostavax can ultimately cause adult patients to get Shingles, the disease that this shot is supposed to protect against. Shingles can pose a lot of health risks including:

 

Brain injuries:

• Encephalitis, an acute inflammation of the brain

• Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), an immune-mediated inflammatory encephalopathy

• Stroke

• Ataxia (trouble walking)

• Hypertonia (increased muscle tone)

• Hypotonia (decreased muscle tone)

• Hemiparesis (weakness on one-side of the body)

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Heart Injuries:

• Cardiomyopathy