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Shingles is known to occur in persons younger than 60 years of age. Can zoster vaccine be given to them?

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Shingles is known to occur in persons younger than 60 years of age. Can zoster vaccine be given to them?

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Not at this time. Zoster vaccine is only FDA approved for use in persons 60 years of age and older, and there are no ACIP off-label recommendations to use this vaccine in anyone younger than 60 years old.