What is the effectiveness and coverage level of the Shingrix® vaccine?
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Keywords

shingles vaccine
recombinant vaccine
effectiveness vaccine
vaccination coverage

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Viejo Fernández, D., & López-Pérez, M. (2026). What is the effectiveness and coverage level of the Shingrix® vaccine?. RqR Quantitative and Qualitative Community Nursing Research, 14(1). Retrieved from https://rqr.seapaonline.org/index.php/rqr/article/view/83

Abstract

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION. To synthesize all available evidence on the effectiveness and vaccination coverage obtained in the target population of health systems that have initiated vaccination campaigns with the Shingrix® vaccine.

METHOD. Systematic review by means of a bibliographic search in the health sciences databases: Cochrane, PubMed, SCOPUS, Lilacs, IBECS, Scielo, ENFISPO and Dialnet. A critical reading of the studies was subsequently carried out using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme guidelines, assessing quality and level of evidence with the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation Working Group and Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network.

RESULTS. The review identified 190 articles among the indicated sources and included 17 articles with the established eligibility criteria. These studies show an effectiveness of 84.5% (R=83.5-85.5) and a vaccination coverage of 29% (R=3.6-69), with the reported one being 25% (R=16.6-32) and the recorded one being 29.9% (R=3.6-69).

discussion. Understanding vaccine effectiveness is crucial to understanding the differences between real results and those of clinical trials. The observed effectiveness was optimal and consistent, with vaccination coverage below the desirable objectives in the target population, which could be due to the recent introduction of the vaccine and the limited information provided.

CONCLUSIONS. The effectiveness was good and stable, regardless of age, sex, race-ethnicity and geographic region. Vaccination coverage was lower than the desired target, and it was necessary to consider the healthcare characteristics and socio-health determinants that influence the level of vaccination coverage in order to try to increase.

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