A Vaccine to Prevent Herpes Zoster and Postherpetic Neuralgia in Older Adults

2007 ◽  
Vol 2007 ◽  
pp. 31-33
Author(s):  
J.A. Stockman
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Postherpetic Neuralgia

Research shows that highly potent vaccine reduces the burden of herpes zoster and the incidence of postherpetic neuralgia in older adults

2005 ◽  
Vol 10 (23) ◽  
Author(s):  
B C Ciancio
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Postherpetic Neuralgia ◽  
Double Blind Trial ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Live Attenuated Vaccine ◽  
Blind Trial ◽  
Attenuated Vaccine

A live attenuated vaccine reduces the burden of herpes zoster (shingles) in older adults, according to the recently published results of a randomised, double-blind trial

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