Question

A 67-year-old immunocompetent woman asks about shingles prevention. According to NACI recommendations, what should you advise?

Accepted Answer

Offer recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) in a 2-dose series starting at age 50 or older

Answer

No zoster vaccination is recommended for immunocompetent adults

Answer

Offer live attenuated zoster vaccine in a single dose only

Answer

Vaccinate only if she has a history of prior shingles

Answer

Delay zoster vaccination until age 75

Practice question

A 67-year-old immunocompetent woman asks about shingles prevention. According to NACI recommendations, what should you advise?