Is zoster vaccine indicated for persons with no history of varicella disease?
In conducting routine zoster vaccination of persons 60 years of age or older, there is no need to verbally screen for varicella history (i.e., inquire about the person’s history of varicella) or to conduct laboratory testing for serologic evidence of prior varicella. If the person is 60 years of age or older and has no medical contraindications, s/he is eligible for zoster vaccine.
Related Questions
- If zoster vaccine is not indicated for persons whose varicella immunity is based vaccination, will these recommendations change with time as all these vaccinated persons age and approach 60?
- What if a student had a previous illness of the varicella disease (chickenpox), will they still need the vaccine?
- Is zoster vaccine indicated for persons with no history of varicella disease?
