A 52-year-old immunocompetent adult asks about shingles prevention. Which is correct?...

Question

A 52-year-old immunocompetent adult asks about shingles prevention. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

Two doses of recombinant zoster vaccine 2-6 months apart are recommended starting at age ≥50

Answer

No vaccine until 60 years

Answer

Live zoster vaccine is preferred

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One dose of recombinant zoster vaccine is sufficient

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Vaccinate only if varicella serology is positive

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Immunization (Zoster)