Which vaccine is commonly recommended for older adults to prevent shingles?

Correct option is B

Ans: (b) Shingrix vaccine Sol. The Shingrix vaccine is the vaccine commonly recommended for older adults to prevent shingles (herpes zoster). Shingles is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. Shingrix is a recombinant vaccine that is highly effective at preventing shingles and its complications in individuals aged 50 and older.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Influenza: The influenza vaccine is recommended annually to protect against the flu, but it does not protect against shingles.
· (b) Shingrix vaccine: Correct answer. The Shingrix vaccine is specifically recommended for adults aged 50 and older to prevent shingles and its associated complications.
· (c) Varicella: The varicella vaccine protects against chickenpox, but it is not used to prevent shingles in older adults. It is typically given to children to prevent initial chickenpox infection.
· (d) Pneumococcal: The pneumococcal vaccine is recommended to prevent pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, but it does not protect against shingles.