2011 U.S. Adult Vaccination Updates ~ confusing

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The new Adult Immunization Schedule for 2011 updates states:

" 5. Herpes zoster vaccination

A single dose of zoster vaccine is recommended for adults aged 60 years or older

regardless of whether they report a prior episode of herpes zoster. Persons with

chronic medical conditions may be vaccinated unless their condition constitutes

a contraindication. "

This does NOT apply to CLL patients.

Only when you read the charts provided does it state that the follow vaccines

are CONTRAINDICATED for immuno-compromising conditions. THAT IS CLL.

Zoster (ZOSTAVAX)

Varicella (Chickenpox)

Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)

So, please refer to the CHARTS, not simply the recommendation text.

Source: http://www.annals.org/content/154/3/168.full.pdf+html

Feb, 4th CDC website:

http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/adult-schedule.htm#hcp

~chris