Reducing the Incidence and Severity of Herpes Zoster and PHN With Zoster Vaccination

The results of the Shingles Prevention Study, a Cooperative Studies Program conducted through the US Department of Veterans Affairs, are summarized. Also provided are general recommendations and contraindications for the use of zoster vaccine live among patients aged 60 years or older.

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Published inJournal of Osteopathic Medicine (Online) Vol. 109; no. 62; pp. 18 - 21
Main Author Gelb, Lawrence D.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published American Osteopathic Association 01.06.2009
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Summary:The results of the Shingles Prevention Study, a Cooperative Studies Program conducted through the US Department of Veterans Affairs, are summarized. Also provided are general recommendations and contraindications for the use of zoster vaccine live among patients aged 60 years or older.
ISSN:2702-3648
DOI:10.7556/jaoa.2009.20010