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 in | Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (Online) Vol. 109; no. 62; pp. 18 - 21 |
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Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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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. |
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ISSN: | 2702-3648 |
DOI: | 10.7556/jaoa.2009.20010 |