A 67-year-old immunocompetent woman asks about shingles vaccination. She had varicella as a child and is otherwise well. According to NACI, what is th...

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A 67-year-old immunocompetent woman asks about shingles vaccination. She had varicella as a child and is otherwise well. According to NACI, what is the best recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Recommend recombinant zoster vaccine for adults ≥50 years regardless of prior varicella infection

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No vaccination is required if she has had chickenpox

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Zoster vaccination is only indicated in immunocompromised adults

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Administer live attenuated zoster vaccine only if she is over 70

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Advise against vaccination because of high risk of adverse events in older adults

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Herpes zoster vaccination

A 67-year-old immunocompetent woman asks about shingles vaccination. She had varicella as a child and is otherwise well. According to NACI, what is the best recommendation?