Zoster Vaccination — MRCGP AKT MCQ
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Correct answer: D — Two-dose recombinant zoster vaccine under current eligibility
The best answer is “Two-dose recombinant zoster vaccine under current eligibility”. The UK programme uses the non-live recombinant zoster vaccine for eligible cohorts, given as a two-dose course at the recommended interval. Eligibility depends on age, date of birth and immunosuppression, and previous shingles does not necessarily remove future eligibility.
Reference: UKHSA: Shingles vaccination programme: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/shingles-vaccination-guidance-for-healthcare-professionals