A 62-year-old has never received shingles vaccine. What is recommended?...

Question

A 62-year-old has never received shingles vaccine. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Administer recombinant zoster vaccine now and again in 2-6 months

Answer

Single zoster vaccine dose only if varicella IgG negative

Answer

Zostavax single dose is preferred in older adults

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Do not vaccinate if prior history of herpes zoster

Answer

Vaccinate only at age ≥65 years

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Zoster Prevention