All individuals age 6 months and older should be vaccinated yearly since the targeted
influenza strains changes on a yearly basis.
3. Herpes zoster (Shingles)
1. Adults 60 years of age and older should receive a single dose of the zoster vaccine.
This is regardless of whether the patient has had a prior episode of herpes zoster.
2. The vaccine is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for patients 50
years of age and older, at this point, the CDC recommends the vaccination beginning
at age 60 years so stick with this guideline.
3. Patients with severe immunodeficiency should not receive the zoster vaccine.
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