Screening Tool for Contraindications for Shingles Vaccine
Publication Date: 24 September 2019
This tool can be used to aid identification of patients who are contra-indicated for the shingles vaccine, which is a live vaccine.
The questions in the screening tool are designed for completion either by the patient or by the Healthcare practitioner in a structured interview with the patient and explanatory notes for Healthcare practitioners are also included.
(Please note – the screening tool is designed to help Healthcare practitioners identify patients who may be contra-indicated for shingles vaccine and does
not replace clinical judgement).
Resource information
- Publisher:
- Health Protection Scotland
- Publication type:
- Questionnaire