What are the new vaccination recommendations for herpes zoster?

JAAPA. 2018 Oct;31(10):14-15. doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000545079.16968.0e.

Abstract

A new vaccine to prevent herpes zoster (shingles) has been included in the 2018 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' adult immunization schedule as the preferred herpes zoster vaccination for all immunocompetent adults age 50 years and older. This article discusses new vaccination recommendations for herpes zoster.

MeSH terms

  • Herpes Zoster / prevention & control*
  • Herpes Zoster Vaccine* / immunology
  • Humans
  • Neuralgia, Postherpetic / prevention & control*
  • Neuralgia, Postherpetic / virology
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Vaccination / standards*

Substances

  • Herpes Zoster Vaccine