NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is the recommended age to start the Shingrix vaccine for adults?

50 years
19 years and immunosuppressed
60 years
65 years

The correct answer is: 19 years and immunosuppressed

The recommended age to start the Shingrix vaccine for adults is 50 years and above. However, for individuals who are immunosuppressed, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommends starting the Shingrix vaccine at 19 years of age. This is because immunosuppressed individuals have a higher risk of developing shingles and complications associated with it, so starting the vaccine earlier is beneficial for their health. Option A (50 years) is incorrect because this is the general recommended age for most adults, but there is a specific exception for immunosuppressed individuals to start the vaccine earlier. Option C (60 years) and Option D (65 years) are incorrect as they do not align with the specific age recommendation for starting the Shingrix vaccine for immunosuppressed individuals at 19 years of age.