Herpes Zoster Virus Vaccine
Vaccine prevents herpes zoster and neuralgia in older adults
Published in Vaccine Weekly, July 13th, 2005
"The incidence and severity of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia increase with age in association with a progressive decline in cell-mediated immunity to varicella zoster virus (VZV).
"We tested the hypothesis that vaccination against VZV would decrease the incidence, severity, or both of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia among older adults. We enrolled 38,546 adults 60 years of age or older in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of an investigational live attenuated Oka/Merck VZV vaccine ('zoster vaccine'). Herpes zoster was diagnosed...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Vaccine Weekly
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2005-07-13)
More Articles from Vaccine Weekly
- Alzheimer Disease
Humoral responses examined in monkeys vaccinated with A-beta vaccine - Cholera Vaccine
Vaccine candidate protects against cholera in healthy volunteers - Ebola Vaccine
Virus-like particles are candidates for Ebola and Marburg vaccines - Tularemia Vaccine
Intranasal vaccine protects against intranasal Francisella infection - Advocacy
Provider of HIV/AIDS medical care lauds U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman's stand on CAFTA - Allergy & Immunology
Nonprofit Food allergy network cautions people with seafood allergies - More from this issue of Vaccine Weekly
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
