Long-term vaccine efficacy of a 2-dose varicella vaccine in China from 2011 to 2021: A retrospective observational study [PDF]
ObjectiveA 2-dose varicella vaccine immunization strategy has been implemented in many cities in China, but there is few evidence on a long-term evaluation of the efficacy of the 2-dose varicella vaccine from China.
Mingming Shu +4 more
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Meningitis without Rash after Reactivation of Varicella Vaccine Strain in a 12-Year-Old Immunocompetent Boy [PDF]
Acute neurologic complications from Varicella-Zoster-Virus reactivation occur in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent patients. In this report, we describe a case of a previously healthy immunocompetent boy who had received two doses of varicella ...
Sibylle Bierbaum +5 more
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Acceptance of varicella vaccination [PDF]
Varicella is a common vaccine-preventable disease that usually presents in children as a mild infection; however, severe complications also occur. The burden of varicella is significant in the terms of incidence, complication, and hospitalization rate ...
Andrea Horváth
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Background: The varicella vaccine is not included in the national childhood immunization schedules in China, although one-dose varicella vaccine has been suggested for susceptible children aged 1–12 years in Jiangsu Province. However, varicella epidemics
Yong Wang +8 more
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The epidemiology of varicella and effectiveness of varicella vaccine in Ganyu, China: a long-term community surveillance study [PDF]
Background The real-world data of long-term protection under moderate vaccination coverage is limited. This study aimed to evaluate varicella epidemiology and the long-term effectiveness under moderate coverage levels in Ganyu District, Lianyungang City,
Lingxian Qiu +20 more
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Rational Design of a Skin- and Neuro-Attenuated Live Varicella Vaccine: A Review and Future Perspectives [PDF]
Primary varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infection causes varicella, which remains a prominent public health concern in children. Current varicella vaccines adopt the live-attenuated Oka strain, vOka, which retains the ability to infect neurons, establish ...
Wei Wang +3 more
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Severe varicella in persons vaccinated with varicella vaccine (breakthrough varicella): a systematic literature review [PDF]
Varicella vaccines are highly effective at preventing disease, but varicella may occur among vaccinated persons (termed breakthrough varicella). Breakthrough varicella is generally mild, but severe cases have been reported. The objective of this review is to describe severe breakthrough varicella.
Jessica Leung +2 more
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Live Attenuated Varicella Vaccine
Live attenuated varicella vaccine will in all probability soon be licensed in the United States for immunization of healthy children and adults and certain immunocompromised children. This vaccine can be expected to protect susceptibles from varicella (or to modify it) in those subsequently exposed to the wild virus.
Ann M Arvin, Gershon, Anne A.
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Live attenuated vaccines exist for varicella and herpes zoster. Varicella vaccine is largely administered in the immunocompetent population despite substantial evidence indicating its safety and effectiveness in immunocompromised groups.Varicella vaccine has been around for decades and its safety and efficacy in healthy children is well documented in ...
Saba, Javed +2 more
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Assessing vaccine effectiveness for varicella in Wuxi, China: a time-series analysis
Objective The varicella vaccine is not included in the national childhood immunization schedules in China. Varicella epidemics and outbreaks are frequently reported, and the evidence for the effectiveness of the varicella vaccine remains unclear. The aim
Lingling Wang +4 more
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