Question

A 51-year-old immunocompetent adult with no prior shingles vaccine asks about prevention. What should you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Administer recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) now and again in 2-6 months (2-dose series)

Answer

Live zoster vaccine single dose at age 60

Answer

No vaccination until age 65

Answer

RZV only if prior varicella infection confirmed by serology

Answer

Defer vaccination due to age <60

Practice question

A 51-year-old immunocompetent adult with no prior shingles vaccine asks about prevention. What should you recommend?