Zoster vaccine (Zostavax) is:
1. A live varicella zoster vaccine from the same strain used to develop the varicella vaccine
2. Effective in preventing varicella zoster in patients of all ages
3. Recommended for patients age 40 to 80 who have had chickenpox
4. Administered at the same time as other live vaccines, as long as they are given the same day
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