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Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Vaccination Information for Healthcare Providers

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Shingrix Recommendations

CDC vaccination recommendations, and the contraindications and precautions for Shingrix vaccination

Clinical Considerations for Use of Recombinant Zoster Vaccine (RZV, Shingrix) in Immunocompromised Adults Aged ≥19 Years

These clinical considerations are intended to supplement the MMWR policy note published in January 2022.

About the Vaccine

Information about Shingrix vaccine composition, dosage, and administration, and vaccine efficacy, duration of protection, reactogenicity

Frequently Asked Questions About Shingrix

Answers to commonly asked questions about the new shingles vaccine

Storage and Handling

Information about Shingrix vaccine storage and handling

Administering the Vaccine

Information about administering Shingrix with other vaccines, and how to avoid vaccine administration errors

References and Resources

Materials for patients and resources for healthcare providers

Related Pages
  • Use of Recombinant Zoster Vaccine in Immunocompromised Adults Aged ≥19 Years: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2022.
  • Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for Use of Herpes Zoster Vaccines, 2018.
  • Shingles Vaccine Information Statement (Shingrix)
Last Reviewed: January 24, 2022
Source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
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