Anthrax		HPV		Pertussis		Rubella
Chickenpox (varicella)		Influenza - H1N1		PCV7		Shingles (zoster)
Diphtheria		Influenza (seasonal)		PPSV		Smallpox
Hepatitis A		Measles		Polio		Tetanus
Hepatitis B		Meningococcus		Rabies
Hib		Mumps		Rotavirus

Shingles (zoster) 2009

Immunization Programs for Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Adults: Clinical Practice Guidelines by the Infectious Diseases Society of America Authors: Pickering LK, Baker CJ, Freed GL, et al. Source: Clin Infect Dis, September 15, 2009, Vol. 49(6):817-40

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A 70-Year-Old Woman with Shingles Author: Whitley RJ Source: JAMA, July 1, 2009, Vol. 302(1):73-80

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Herpes Zoster (Shingles) and Postherpetic Neuralgia Authors: Sampathkumar P, Drage LA, Martin DP Source: Mayo Clin Proc, March 2009, Vol. 84(3):274-80

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Herpes Zoster Vaccination among Adults Aged 60 Years or Older in the United States, 2007: Uptake of the First New Vaccine to Target Seniors Authors: Lu PJ, Euler GL, Jumaan AO, Harpaz R Source: Vaccine, February 5, 2009, Vol. 27(6):882-7

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Retrospective Financial Analysis of a Herpes Zoster Vaccination Program from an Independent Community Pharmacy Perspective Authors: Wood HM, McDonough RP, Doucette WR Source: J Am Pharm Assoc (2003), January-February 2009, Vol. 49(1):12-7

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Shingles (zoster) 2008

Herpes Zoster-Related Hospitalizations and Expenditures Before and After Introduction of the Varicella Vaccine in the United States Authors: Patel MS, Gebremariam A, Davis MM Source: Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol, December 2008, Vol. 29(12):1157-63

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Hospitalizations to Treat Herpes Zoster in Older Adults: Causes and Validated Rates Authors: Jackson LA, Reynolds MA, Harpaz R Source: Clin Infect Dis, September 15, 2008, Vol. 47(6):754-9

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Prevention of Herpes Zoster: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Authors: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Source: MMWR, June 6, 2008, Vol. 57(RR-5)

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Varicella-Zoster Virus-Specific Immune Responses in Elderly Recipients of a Herpes Zoster Vaccine Authors: Levin MJ, Oxman MN, Zhang JH Source: J Infect Dis, March 15, 2008, Vol. 197(6):825-35

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The Impact of the Varicella Vaccination Program on Herpes Zoster Epidemiology in the United States: A Review Authors: Reynolds MA, Chaves SS, Harpaz R, Lopez AS, Seward JF Source: J Infect Dis, March 1, 2008, Vol.197 Suppl 2:S224-7

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Vaccination against Herpes Zoster and Postherpetic Neuralgia Authors: Oxman MN, Levin MJ; Shingles Prevention Study Group Source: J Infect Dis, March 1, 2008, Vol.197 Suppl 2:S228-36

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National Survey of Primary Care Physicians Regarding Herpes Zoster and the Herpes Zoster Vaccine Authors: Hurley LP, Harpaz R, Daley MF, et al. Source: J Infect Dis, March 1, 2008, Vol.197 Suppl 2:S216-23

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The Epidemiological, Clinical, and Pathological Rationale for the Herpes Zoster Vaccine Authors: Schmader K, Gnann JW Jr, Watson CP Source: J Infect Dis, March 1, 2008, Vol.197 Suppl 2:S207-15

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Risk of Herpes Zoster in Adults Immunized with Varicella Vaccine Authors: Hambleton S, Steinberg SP, Larussa PS, Shapiro ED, Gershon AA Source: J Infect Dis, March 1, 2008, Vol.197 Suppl 2:S196-9

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Primary Varicella and Herpes Zoster among HIV-Infected Children from 1989 to 2006 Authors: Wood SM, Shah SS, Steenhoff AP, Rutstein RM Source: Pediatrics, January 2008, Vol. 121(1):e150-6

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Shingles (zoster) 2007

Clinical Diagnosis of Herpes Zoster in Family Practice Authors: Opstelten W, van Loon AM, Schuller M, et al Source: Ann Fam Med, July-August 2007; 5(4):305-309

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Herpes Zoster Authors: Wareham DW, Breuer J Source: BMJ, June 9, 2007; 334(7605):1211-1215

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Chickenpox Exposure and Herpes Zoster Disease Incidence in Older Adults in the U.S. Authors: Chaves SS, Santibanez TA, Gargiullo P, Guris D Source: Public Health Reports, March-April 2007; 122:155-159

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Varicella-Zoster Vaccine for the Prevention of Herpes Zoster Authors: Kimberlin DW, Whitley RJ Source: N Engl J Med, March 29, 2007; 356(13):1338-1343

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Recommendations for the Management of Herpes Zoster Authors: Dworkin RH, Johnson RW, Breuer J, et al Source: Clin Infect Dis, January 1, 2007; 44 (Suppl 1):S1-S26.

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Shingles (zoster) 2006

General Recommendations on Immunization Source: MMWR, December 1, 2006; 55(RR-15):1-48

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Interleukin-2: A Potential Treatment Option for Postherpetic Neuralgia? Authors: Rotty J, Heinzerling L, Schurmann D, Suttorp N Source: Clin Infect Dis, December 15, 2006; 43(12):e109-110

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Provisional ACIP Recommendations: Use of zoster [shingles] vaccine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, November 20, 2006

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Herpes Zoster Vaccine (Zostavax) Source: Med Lett Drugs Ther, September 11, 2006, Vol. 48(1243):73-74

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Cost-Effectiveness of a Vaccine to Prevent Herpes Zoster and Postherpetic Neuralgia in Older Adults Authors: Hornberger J, Robertus K Source: Ann Intern Med, September 5, 2006, Vol. 145(5):317-325

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Editorial Shingles Vaccine: Effective and Costly or Cost-Effective? Author: Koplan JP Source: Ann Intern Med, September 5, 2006, Vol. 145(5):386-387

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Prevention of Shingles by Varicella Zoster Virus Vaccination Author: Holodniy M Source: Expert Review of Vaccines, August 2006; 5(4):431-443

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Herpes Zoster and Its Cardiovascular Complications in the Elderly - Another Look at a Dormant Virus Authors: Ma TS, Collins TC, Habib G, Bredikis A, Carabello BA Source: Cardiology, June 7, 2006, Vol. 107(1):63-67

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Shingles, the Return of the Chickenpox Virus Source: Mayo Clin Womens Healthsource, June 2006, Vol. 10(6):6

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Varicella-Zoster Virus Vaccine: A Review of Its Use in the Prevention of Herpes Zoster in Older Adults Author: Caple J Source: Drugs Today (Barc), April 2006, Vol. 42(4):249-254

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Shutting Down Shingles Author: Snow M Source: Nursing, April 2006, Vol. 36(4):18-19

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Treatment of Herpes Zoster Author: Holten KB Source: Am Fam Physician, March 1, 2006, Vol. 73(5):882-884

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Gender as an Independent Risk Factor for Herpes Zoster: A Population-Based Prospective Study Authors: Opstelten W, Van Essen GA, Schellevis F, Verheij TJ, Moons K Source: Ann Epidemiol, March 1, 2006 (Epub ahead of print)

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The Burden of Herpes Zoster: A Prospective Population Based Study Authors: Scott FT, Johnson RW, Leedham-Green M, et al Source: Vaccine, February 27, 2006, Vol. 24(9):1308-1314

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New Viral Vaccines Authors: Arvin AM, Greenberg HB Source: Virology, January 5, 2006, Vol. 344(1):240-249

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Shingles (zoster) 2005

Herpes Zoster in Immunocompromised Patients: Incidence, Timing, and Risk Factors Authors: Wung PK, Holbrook JT, Hoffman GS, et al Source: Am J Med, December 2005, Vol. 118(12):1416

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Infections in the Elderly Author: Scheinfeld N Source: Dermatol Online J, December 1, 2005 Vol. 11(3):8

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Varicella Immunization and Herpes Zoster Author: Volpi A Source: Herpes, December 2005, Vol. 12(3):59

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Viral Infections in the Elderly. The Challenges of Managing Herpes Zoster, Influenza, and RSV Authors: Bader MS, McKinsey DS Source: Postgrad Med, November 2005 Vol. 118(5):45-8, 51-54

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The Growing Paradigm of Preventing Disease: Vaccines to Prevent Herpes Zoster and Pertussis in Adults Author: Poland GA Source: Ann Intern Med, October 4, 2005 143(7):539-541

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Varicella Zoster Infection and Pulmonary Complications Authors: Dahan E, Simsolo C, Merei M, et al Source: Eur J Intern Med, October 16, 2005 (6):449-450

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Herpes Zoster and Postherpetic Neuralgia: Prevention and Management Authors: Mounsey AL, Matthew LG, Slawson DC Source: Am Fam Physician, September 15, 2005, Vol. 72(6):1075-1080

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These Shots Aren't Just Kid Stuff. Adults May Soon Be Rolling Up Their Sleeves to Get Vaccinated for Shingles and Whooping Cough Source: Harv Health Lett, August 2005, Vol. 30(10):4-5

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The Incidence of Herpes Zoster in a United States Administrative Database Authors: Insinga RP, Itzler RF, Pellissier JM, Saddier P, Nikas AA Source: J Gen Intern Med, August 2005, Vol. 20(8):748-753

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Experimental Shingles Vaccine Proves Effective in Nationwide Study Source: FDA Consum, July-August, 2005, Vol. 39(4):7

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Varicella-Zoster Virus Vaccine--Grown-ups Need It, Too Author: Gilden DH Source: N Engl J Med, June 2, 2005, Vol. 352(22):2344-2346

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A Vaccine to Prevent Herpes Zoster and Postherpetic Neuralgia in Older Adults Authors: Oxman MN, Levin MJ, Johnson GR, et al Source: N Engl J Med, June 2, 2005, Vol. 352(22):2271-2284

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Aging, Immunity, and the Varicella-zoster Virus Author: Arvin A Source: N Engl J Med, June 2, 2005, Vol. 352(22):2266-2267

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The Incidence of Varicella and Herpes Zoster in Massachusetts as Measured by the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) During a Period of Increasing Varicella Vaccine Coverage, 1998-2003 Authors: Yih WK, Brooks DR, Lett SM, et al Source: BMC Public Health, June 2005, Vol. 16;5(1):68

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Incidence of Herpes Zoster, before and after Varicella-Vaccination-Associated Decreases in the Incidence of Varicella, 1992-2002 Authors: Jumaan AO, Yu O, Jackson LA, et al Source: J Infect Dis, June 15, 2005, Vol. 191(12):2002-2007

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Changing Dynamics of Varicella-Zoster Virus Infections in the 21st Century: the Impact of Vaccination Author: Whitley RJ Source: J Infect Dis, June 15, 2005, Vol. 191(12):1999-2001

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Shingles (zoster) 2004-2000

Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia Authors: Sra KK, Tyring SK Source: Skin Therapy Lett October 2004, Vol. 9(8):1-4

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The Incidence of Shingles and Its Implications for Vaccination Policy Authors: Chapman RS, Cross KW, Fleming DM Source: Vaccine, Jun 2, 2003, Vol. 21(19-20):2541-2547

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History of Varicella Zoster Virus Author: Wood MJ Source: Herpes, October 2000, Vol. 7(3):60-65

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