The new shingles vaccine (Shingrix) is recommended for everyone age 50 years and older, even if you have had the older vaccine (Zovirax). The new vaccine is also recommended for patients taking biologic therapy such as Enbrel, Humira, Remicade, Orencia, or other biologics. Shingrix is NOT a live-virus vaccine, so it is safe in patients on biologic therapy. Availability is still limited but supplies should improve in the next few months.
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