Abstract
Herpes zoster (HZ) is an emerging concern for public health officials. The aim of this study was to determine whether universal Varicella immunization implemented in 2004 had an impact on HZ hospitalization in immunocompetent children in Greece. All HZ hospitalizations were recorded during the period 1999–2011. The overall attributable hospitalization rate was 13.89 cases/1000 hospital admissions (95%CI: 11.69–16.38 cases/1000 hospital admissions). HZ hospitalization rate remained unchanged during the study period. These data provide a basis for monitoring HZ hospitalization rate among children following universal toddler immunization.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 534-536 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Pediatrics International |
| Volume | 58 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2016 |
| Externally published | Yes |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Children
- epidemiology
- Herpes zoster
- hospitalization
- Varicella vaccine
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