Zoster vaccine is now recommended for all persons aged over 60 years who have no contraindications, including patients who have had a previous episode of zoster or who have chronic medical conditions. According to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), patients do not need to be asked about their history of varicella or to have serologic testing prior to administering the vaccine. ACIP’s recommendations were published in the June 6 issue of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR June 6, 2008/57(05);1-30).

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