Varicella Zoster y vacunas

Key learning points

• Acute herpes zoster is a common disease affecting ~1 million individuals every year in the US
• Herpes zoster and PHN cause significant distress, most commonly due to pain
• Prevention of herpes zoster and PHN can be accomplished through vaccination
• RZV is >90% effective for herpes zoster and >85% for PHN across subgroups
• ACIP recommends RZV over ZVL for adults aged >50 years
  • Administered intramuscularly in 2 doses, 2-6 months apart
• Most common side effects of RZV are pain, myalgia, and fatigue
  • Serious adverse events are similar to placebo (~10%)
• Most important person to recommend vaccination is personal clinician

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Benjamin Hidalgo-Matlock

Skin Care Physicians of Costa Rica

Clinica Victoria en San Pedro: 4000-1054

Momentum Escazu: 2101-9574

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