Understanding the immunology of the Zostavax shingles vaccine.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.coi.2019.02.005
Abstract: Zostavax is a live-attenuated varicella zoster virus (VZV) vaccine recommended for use in adults >50 years of age to prevent shingles. The main risk factor for the development of shingles is age, which correlates with… read more here.
Keywords: immunology zostavax; immunity; zostavax; understanding immunology ... See more keywords
Identification and Characterization of CD4+ T Cell Epitopes after Shingrix Vaccination
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DOI: 10.1128/jvi.01641-20
Abstract: Understanding the T cell profile associated with the protection observed in elderly vaccinees following Shingrix vaccination is relevant to the general definition of correlates of vaccine efficacy. Our study enables these future studies by clarifying… read more here.
Keywords: shingrix vaccination; vaccination; identification; cell ... See more keywords