A 55-year-old seeks shingles prevention; no prior zoster vaccine, immunocompetent. Which is correct?...

Question

A 55-year-old seeks shingles prevention; no prior zoster vaccine, immunocompetent. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

RZV (Shingrix) 2 doses, 0 and 2-6 months

Answer

One dose of live vaccine is preferred

Answer

No vaccination needed before age 60

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RZV only if prior zoster episode

Answer

RZV contraindicated with prior varicella

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Herpes Zoster Prevention