- Zoster (Shingles)
- Vaccine Recommendations
Is documented receipt of Shingrix zoster vaccine, in the absence of other criteria, proof of immunity to varicella?
No. Documented receipt of Shingrix cannot be used as proof of immunity to varicella. Shingrix has not been studied or approved for the prevention of primary varicella (i.e., chickenpox). Additionally, a dose of Shingrix cannot be counted as a dose of varicella vaccine.
Last reviewed:
August 25, 2025