- Zoster (Shingles)
- Contraindications & Precautions
I have an immunocompromised patient who recently gave birth and is breastfeeding. Do we defer Shingrix zoster vaccine until breastfeeding ends?
Breastfeeding is NOT a precaution to vaccination with Shingrix (recombinant zoster vaccine, RZV). Recombinant vaccines pose no known risk to mothers who are breastfeeding or to their infants. Clinicians should consider vaccination without regard to breastfeeding status if Shingrix is otherwise indicated.
Last reviewed:
August 25, 2025