
Which vaccine is the recombinant, nonlive zoster vaccine recommended for adults aged 50 and older and given as two doses?
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Options:
- Zostavax (live zoster vaccine)
- Shingrix (recombinant zoster vaccine)
- Varivax (varicella vaccine)
- FluMist (intranasal influenza vaccine)
Correct answer: Shingrix (recombinant zoster vaccine)
Explanation: The recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix) is recommended by ACIP for adults aged ≥50 years and is administered as two doses; ACIP updated this recommendation in 2017 replacing the live vaccine.
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