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Is serological testing required to ascertain history of chickenpox before shingles vaccination (recombinant herpes zoster vaccine; RHZV)?

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Serological testing to ascertain history of chickenpox prior to receiving RHZV is not required regardless of age or medical condition.

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Shingles Vaccine

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