A healthy 55-year-old asks about shingles vaccination. Prior varicella infection as a child. Best advice?...

Question

A healthy 55-year-old asks about shingles vaccination. Prior varicella infection as a child. Best advice?

Accepted Answer

RZV (Shingrix) 2-dose series 2-6 months apart

Answer

No vaccine needed if prior varicella

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Live ZVL single dose

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RZV only if immunocompromised

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Delay until age 65

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Zoster Vaccination