Table of Contents
Prevention of Herpes Foster
Methods
Background
Biology of VZV
Clinical Features of Zoster and PHN
Diagnosis
Zoster Transmission
Epidemiology of Zoster and Complications
Treatment and Nonspecific Management of Zoster and PHN
Prevention of Transmission from Zoster
Zoster Vaccine
Vaccine Composition, Dosage, and Administration
Storage and Handling
Efficacy
Immunogencity
Duration of Efficacy and of Immunity
Safety and Adverse Events
The Economic Burden of Zoster and Cost-Effectiveness of Vaccination
Summary of Rationale for Zoster Vaccine Recommendations
Recommendations for Use of Zoster Vaccine
Routine Vaccination of Persons Aged >60 Years
Simultaneous Administration with Other Adult Vaccines
Groups for Which Vaccine is Not Licensed
Special Groups and Circumstances
Contraindications
Precautions
Program Implementation Issues
Future Research and Directions
Additional Information About Zoster and Zoster Vaccine
Acknowledgments
References