infectious diseases
Herpes Zoster Vaccine
Indications for HerpesZoster Vaccine
Thezoster vaccineis a routine adult vaccination (seeCDC: Adult Immunization Schedule by Age). Indications for thezoster vaccineinclude Adults ≥ 50 years whether they have had episodes of herpes zoster or been given the live-attenuatedzoster vaccineor not Adults ≥ 19 years who are or will be immunodeficient or immunosuppressed because of disease or therapy Serologic evidence of prior varicella infections is not necessary for zoster vaccination. However, if serologic evidence becomes available and indicates no previous varicella infection, health care professionals should follow ACIP guidelines for varicella vaccination. Recombinantzoster vaccineis not indicated for the prevention of varicella, and there are limited data on use in people without a history of varicella. 