Herpes zoster vaccination and the risk of dementia: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
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DOI: 10.1002/brb3.3415
Abstract: Previous studies have reported a decreased risk of dementia with herpes zoster vaccination. Given this background, this systematic review and meta‐analysis aimed to investigate the association between herpes zoster vaccination and the risk of dementia. read more here.
Keywords: zoster vaccination; herpes zoster; risk dementia;
Effectiveness of herpes zoster vaccination in an older United Kingdom population
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2018.02.021
Abstract: Highlights • Live zoster vaccine had good vaccine effectiveness (VE) in UK public health use.• VE against incident zoster was 64%, and against post-herpetic neuralgia was 81%.• VE was very similar in the two age… read more here.
Keywords: vaccination older; effectiveness herpes; herpes zoster; zoster vaccination ... See more keywords
The effect of a prescription order requirement for pharmacist-administered vaccination on herpes zoster vaccination rates.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2018.12.003
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of a prescription order requirement for pharmacist-administered zoster vaccination on zoster vaccination in adults aged 60+. METHODS A 50-state law review of statutes and regulations regarding pharmacists' ability to administer… read more here.
Keywords: order requirement; prescription order; zoster vaccination; prescription ... See more keywords
A natural experiment on the effect of herpes zoster vaccination on dementia
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DOI: 10.1038/s41586-025-08800-x
Abstract: Neurotropic herpesviruses may be implicated in the development of dementia1, 2, 3, 4–5. Moreover, vaccines may have important off-target immunological effects6, 7, 8–9. Here we aim to determine the effect of live-attenuated herpes zoster vaccination… read more here.
Keywords: dementia; zoster; effect; natural experiment ... See more keywords
An Exploratory Investigation of Representations of Herpes Zoster and Adjuvanted Recombinant Herpes Zoster Vaccination in a Sample of Fragile Adults in Italy
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens14020145
Abstract: In the context of the Italian National Herpes Zoster Vaccine program, an exploratory survey was conducted on a sample of fragile adult patients to investigate the representations of the disease and its prevention to build… read more here.
Keywords: zoster vaccination; sample fragile; vaccination; herpes zoster ... See more keywords
Herpes Zoster Vaccination: Insights into Efficacy, Safety, and Guidelines
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DOI: 10.3390/vaccines13050477
Abstract: Background: The varicella–zoster virus (VZV) is a human herpesvirus that primarily causes varicella (chickenpox) as an initial infection, characterized by distinctive skin lesions. It can later reactivate, leading to herpes zoster (shingles). Once reactivated, VZV… read more here.
Keywords: zoster vaccination; herpes zoster; insights efficacy; safety ... See more keywords
Preventing herpes zoster through vaccination: New developments
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DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.84a.16020
Abstract: Herpes zoster (HZ) affects 1 million Americans every year. The disease burden is higher in immunocompromised patients. The live-attenuated HZ vaccine is effective in preventing HZ and postherpetic neuralgia and has been recommended for immunocompetent… read more here.
Keywords: protection; vaccination new; herpes zoster; zoster vaccination ... See more keywords
Can the herpes zoster vaccination be a strategy against dementia?
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DOI: 10.5582/ddt.2025.01032
Abstract: Herpes Zoster (HZ), caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), is a common infectious disease. Recent studies suggest a potential association between HZ and the development of dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease and other… read more here.
Keywords: dementia; zoster vaccination; herpes zoster; vaccination ... See more keywords