Do not restart the vaccine series.Ĭounseling about potential side effects is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic, since some shingles vaccination side effects** may be similar to symptoms of COVID-19.
If more than 6 months have elapsed since the first dose, administer the second dose as soon as possible. A: Shingles vaccination is an essential preventive care service for older adults that should not be delayed or discontinued because of the COVID-19 pandemic, unless a patient is suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19.* Healthcare providers and eligible patients should make every effort to ensure that two doses of Shingrix are administered within the recommended interval of 2 to 6 months.
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