U.S. Pharmacist Vaccine Update

November 2019

Recurrent Shingles Appears to Be Caused by Same VZV Strain
Is recurrent shingles caused by the same herpes zoster virus (HZ) responsible for the first infection? A new study suggests that is the case. The report in the journal Vaccine notes that HZ is caused by reactivation of varicella zoster virus (VZV) that established latency in sensory and autonomic neurons during primary infection. Read more.

Underserved Communities Need More HZ Education to Increase Vaccine Uptake
Underserved populations in urban areas need more education about herpes zoster (HZ) as well as more consistent healthcare recommendations to be immunized against it, according to a new study. Find out why authors believe that could considerably increase the vaccination rates.

PCV13-Type Pneumonia Persists Despite Vaccination Programs
Nearly 20 years ago, the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) was introduced into the infant vaccination schedule in the United States. However, a new study has found that despite the herd protection observed in U.S. adults, a persistent burden of PCV13-type community-acquired pneumonia remains in that population. Her e is what researchers found out.

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