The shingles vaccine is suitable for people over 50 years of age, both men and women, as long as they are not allergic to the components of the vaccine.
Herpes zoster is a contagious disease caused by the varicella zoster virus, which mainly affects immunocompromised people and the elderly. This vaccine is suitable for people aged 50 years and older, regardless of gender, and can be given regardless of whether or not they have been previously vaccinated against chickenpox or other shingles vaccines, as long as they are not allergic to the components of the vaccine.
For young people, there is no need for this vaccine because the protection rate of the shingles vaccine decreases over time, but the incidence of shingles rises significantly after the age of 50. Therefore, the vaccination is only suitable for people over 50 years of age.
In conclusion, the shingles vaccine can be given to men, but only if they are not allergic to it, and it is recommended after the age of 50.