| Literature DB >> 28426274 |
Tehmina Bharucha1, Damien Ming2, Judith Breuer1,3.
Abstract
HZ/Su, branded as 'Shingrix', is one of the newest vaccines to be submitted for multi-national regulatory approval. It is targeted to prevent shingles, a global concern with aging populations. A live attenuated vaccine for shingles has been available for over a decade, however it is contraindicated in specific subgroups of people, and there are added concerns regarding long-term immunogenicity. HZ/Su is the first subunit vaccine developed to protect against shingles. This paper provides a critical appraisal of current evidence regarding HZ/Su.Entities:
Keywords: immunisation/vaccination; public health; shingles; varicella/herpes zoster virus
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28426274 PMCID: PMC5557227 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2017.1317410
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Hum Vaccin Immunother ISSN: 2164-5515 Impact factor: 3.452