Question

A 38-year-old with rheumatoid arthritis on biologic immunosuppression asks about shingles prevention. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix) 2 doses 2-6 months apart starting now

Answer

Live zoster vaccine now and avoid Shingrix

Answer

Defer zoster vaccination until age 50

Answer

One dose of Shingrix only

Answer

Zoster vaccination is contraindicated with immunosuppression

Practice question

A 38-year-old with rheumatoid arthritis on biologic immunosuppression asks about shingles prevention. What is recommended?