A 48-year-old nurse asks whether she should receive the recombinant zoster vaccine. She had varicella as a child and is otherwise healthy. According t...

Question

A 48-year-old nurse asks whether she should receive the recombinant zoster vaccine. She had varicella as a child and is otherwise healthy. According to the Canadian Immunization Guide, what is the recommendation for shingles vaccination?

Accepted Answer

Recommend zoster vaccine routinely for immunocompetent adults >=50 years

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Recommend zoster vaccine for all adults >=40 years

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Zoster vaccine is only recommended after age 65

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Zoster vaccine is contraindicated in health care workers

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No vaccine is available for shingles prevention

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Zoster vaccination

A 48-year-old nurse asks whether she should receive the recombinant zoster vaccine. She had varicella as a child and is otherwise healthy. According to the Canadian Immunization Guide, what is the recommendation for shingles vaccination?