Reactivation of varicella zoster virus after vaccination for SARS-CoV-2
Abstract
Seven immunocompetent patients aged > 50 years old presented with herpes zoster (HZ) infection in a median of 9 days (range 7-20) after vaccination against SARS-CoV-2. The occurrence of HZ within the time window 1-21 days after vaccination defined for increased risk and the reported T cell-mediated immunity involvement suggest that COVID-19 vaccination is a probable cause of HZ. These cases support the importance of continuing assessment of vaccine safety during the ongoing massive vaccination for the COVID-19 pandemic and encourage reporting and communication of any vaccination-associated adverse event.
Full citation:
Psichogiou M, Samarkos M, Mikos N, Hatzakis A (2021). Reactivation of varicella zoster virus after vaccination for SARS-CoV-2
Vaccines, 9 (6), 572. doi: 10.3390/vaccines9060572. PMCID: PMC8228758.