Research progress on the epidemiology of herpes zoster and vaccine willingness
Herpes zoster(HZ)is an acute infectious skin disease transmitted through respiratory droplets or direct skin contact,commonly found in immunocompromised and elderly populations.Postherpetic neuralgia(PHN)is the most com-mon complication of herpes zoster,and the pain seriously affects the quality of life.With the advancement of the aging process of the world population,the incidence rate of herpes zoster is also rising.The herpes zoster vaccine is currently the only means of primary prevention for herpes zoster.At present,China has approved two types of herpes zoster vaccines for market,providing effective preventive measures for the population.This article reviews the incidence of herpes zoster,risk factors,public awareness of herpes zoster and vaccine related knowledge,vaccination willingness of herpes zoster vaccine and other related literature at home and abroad in recent years,so as to provide scientific reference for improving the vacci-nation rate,formulating and improving vaccination measures for herpes zoster vaccine,and reducing the incidence rate of herpes zoster.
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