Which vaccination is recommended for all adults aged over 50?

• A. Hepatitis B vaccine
• B. Herpes Zoster vaccine
• C. Pneumococcal vaccine
• D. Tdap vaccine

Answer: (B)

Vaccination of adults 50 and older centers on preventing shingles, because aging weakens the immune system and raises the risk of Varicella-Zoster virus reactivation. The herpes zoster vaccine is recommended for all adults in this age group to reduce the chance of getting shingles and its complications, like postherpetic neuralgia. Other vaccines are not universally indicated for everyone over 50: Hepatitis B is given based on risk factors; Pneumococcal vaccination is typically for those 65 and older or younger people with specific health conditions; Tdap is given as a booster when needed or during pregnancy, not automatically for all 50+ adults. So the shingles vaccine is the one recommended for all adults aged over 50.