Question

A 62-year-old has never received shingles vaccine. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Administer recombinant zoster vaccine now and again in 2-6 months

Answer

Single zoster vaccine dose only if varicella IgG negative

Answer

Zostavax single dose is preferred in older adults

Answer

Do not vaccinate if prior history of herpes zoster

Answer

Vaccinate only at age ≥65 years

Practice question

A 62-year-old has never received shingles vaccine. What is recommended?