Question

A 58-year-old immunocompetent adult asks about shingles prevention. He had chickenpox in childhood and no prior zoster vaccine. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Two-dose recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix) now and in 2-6 months

Answer

One dose of live attenuated zoster vaccine today

Answer

No vaccine recommended until age 65

Answer

Recombinant zoster vaccine only if he has diabetes

Answer

Give recombinant zoster vaccine if he has contact with infants

Practice question

A 58-year-old immunocompetent adult asks about shingles prevention. He had chickenpox in childhood and no prior zoster vaccine. What is recommended?