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Albert is a 61-year-old man who wants to receive the herpes zoster vaccine. He is up to date on his other immunizations and reports receiving his inactivated intramuscular influenza vaccine three weeks ago. Which of the following would be the best recommendation to make regarding the herpes zoster vaccine for Albert?

a) He can receive the herpes zoster vaccine today. → no minimum wait time
b) He should wait for a minimum of 30 days following the influenza vaccine.
c) He should wait for at least 6 month following the influenza vaccine.
d) He should not receive the herpes zoster vaccine until he reaches 65 years of age.

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Hi !

He can receive the herpes zoster vaccine

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