Question

A 55-year-old requests shingles prevention. She had varicella in childhood and no prior zoster vaccine. What do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Two doses of recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) 2-6 months apart.

Answer

One dose of live zoster vaccine (ZVL) today.

Answer

No vaccine unless she develops immunocompromise.

Answer

RZV only if she is ≥60 years old.

Answer

One dose of RZV only.

Practice question

A 55-year-old requests shingles prevention. She had varicella in childhood and no prior zoster vaccine. What do you recommend?