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Economic evaluation of a vaccine for the prevention of herpes zoster and post-herpetic neuralgia in older adults in Switzerland
Journal
Human vaccines
Volume
7
Number
7
Pages / Article-Number
749-56
Keywords
cost-effectiveness analysis, herpes zoster, post-herpetic neuralgia, vaccination, health policy
Abstract
A life-attenuated vaccine aimed at preventing herpes zoster (HZ) and its main complication, post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), will soon be available in Europe. The study's objective was to assess the clinical and economic impact of a vaccination program for adults aged 70-79 years in Switzerland.
