Sanofi Pasteur MSD's shingles vaccine now available in France

15 June 2015

Shingles vaccine Zostavax from Sanofi Pasteur MSD, the vaccines joint venture of French drug major Sanofi (Euronext: SAN) and US pharma giant Merck & Co (NYSE: MRK), is now available across France, with national reimbursement for adults aged 65 to 74.

Zostavax is recommended for shingles, also known as zoster, and its most common related complication, chronic nerve pain. In addition to the 65 to 74 age range, catch-up for adults aged 75 to 79 is available until the end of February 2017.

Jean-Paul Kress, president of Sanofi Pasteur MSD, said: "The availability of Zostavax in France is an important step forward in the prevention of zoster and its complication offering to a broader number of senior Europeans the chance of protection from this serious and debilitating disease. Sanofi Pasteur MSD is committed to preventative health care at all ages and the Zostavax zoster vaccine is a key enabler to secure lifelong immunization for healthier lives.”

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