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ACIP Recommendations for Herpes Zoster Vaccine Single dose for adults ≥60 years old – FDA approved for ≥50 years old
GIVE even if previously had shingles !!! Can give with Td, Tdap, or pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (ACIP) – FDA (March 2011) recommends to separate herpes zoster vaccine and PPSV by 4 weeks
Harpaz R, et al. MMWR. 2008;57(RR-5):1-30. & FDA Advisory, March 2011 + updated Merck package insert.
ACIP Adult Immunization Schedule www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult‐schedule.pdf
NFID Resources for Patient Education Materials 1. Disease and Vaccination Information: adultvaccination.org/vpd 3. Adult Vaccination Fact Sheet adultvaccination.org/professional‐resources/practice‐ toolkit/facts.html 3. Adult Immunization Q&A adultvaccination.org/professional‐resources/practice‐ toolkit/faqs.html 4. Immunization Tracking Forms adultvaccination.org/professional‐resources/practice‐ toolkit/immunization‐tracking‐forms.html
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