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If I had the Zostavax II vaccine, do I need the Shingrix vaccine?

Question: 

If I had the Zostavax II vaccine, do I need the Shingrix vaccine? 

Answer: 
Shingrix is recommended for people 50 years of age and older to prevent shingles, including those previously immunized with the live zoster vaccine (Zostavax II). You should wait at least 1 year before getting Shingrix if you received Zostavax II.
 
 
Date last reviewed: 
Tuesday, Feb 01, 2022