Question

A 55-year-old asks about shingles prevention. He is immunocompetent with no prior shingles vaccine. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Two doses of recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix) starting now and 2-6 months later

Answer

One dose of live zoster vaccine now

Answer

Two doses of recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix) starting at age 60

Answer

No vaccine unless prior zoster episode

Answer

Annual zoster vaccination

Practice question

A 55-year-old asks about shingles prevention. He is immunocompetent with no prior shingles vaccine. What is recommended?