An Older Person Asks Why a Shingles Vaccination Is Necessary

Multiple Choice

An older person asks why a shingles vaccination is necessary. What should the nurse say to this person?

A) "It's not necessary."
B) "It will prevent the development of herpes simplex."
C) "It prevents the development of shingles in people who have had chicken pox."
D) "It reduces the need to have the seasonal influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations."