Decline in pediatric herpes zoster associated with varicella vaccine

00:01 EDT 10 Jun 2019 | 2 Minute Medicine

1. In a retrospective cohort study, researchers discovered that children vaccinated with the varicella vaccine were significantly less likely to have herpes zoster (HZ) than unvaccinated children. 2. Over the 12-year time period assessed, researchers found the overall rate of HZ decreased significantly, with the incidence among vaccinated children being lower than those who were […]
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