A 62-year-old immunocompromised adult (on rituximab) asks about zoster vaccination. Which is correct?...

Question

A 62-year-old immunocompromised adult (on rituximab) asks about zoster vaccination. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

Give recombinant zoster vaccine (2-dose series) starting now

Answer

Live zoster vaccine is preferred

Answer

Delay all zoster vaccination until off immunosuppression

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Single-dose recombinant vaccine only

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Zoster vaccination contraindicated on biologics

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Vaccination (Zoster, Immunocompromised)