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Do you separate RSV and recombinant zoster vaccines to reduce reactogenicity in an older adult eligible for both at the same visit?

RSV-OA=ADJ-020 - Roussy et al., PMID 42054374
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Do you separate RSV and recombinant zoster vaccines to reduce reactogenicity in an older adult eligible for both at the same visit?

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Geriatric Medicine · VI at Palo Alto
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Yes. I never give the zoster vaccine with any other vaccine.

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Geriatric Medicine · Private Practice
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I agree with Dr. @Dr. First Last. Usually, healthy elderly people can probably tolerate both vaccines without problems. But if it is a frail patient, I would definitely separate the zoster vaccine. If the patient develops any symptoms or side effects, then I will know whether it is from the zoster v...

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