K4 Herpes Zoster Vaccine: Now Almost Four Years Old

Presenters in this workshop will discuss the status of herpes zoster vaccination at the 4-year mark: vaccine recommendations, coverage, challenges in monitoring the impact of the zoster vaccine program, and knowledge and attitudes towards receiving zoster vaccine.
Thursday, April 22, 2010: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM
International Ballroom South
Moderator:
Rafael Harpaz
9:15 AM
Herpes Zoster Vaccine: Who Needs It and Who Is Getting It?
Rafal Harpaz, MD, MPH, Medical Epidemiologist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
9:30 AM
Trends in Herpes Zoster Incidence, 1993–2006
Jessica Leung, MPH, Epidemiologist, Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
9:45 AM
Zoster Vaccine for Adults 60 or Older: Do They Know about It and Do They Want It?
Megan Lindley, MPH, Epidemiologist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
10:00 AM
Discussion
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