Rates* of zoster and PHN^¶ by age - United States

PHN: postherpetic neuralgia.
* Per 1000 person-years.
¶ Defined as ≥30 days of pain.

Harpaz R, Ortega-Sanchez IR, Seward JF. Prevention of Herpes Zoster: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). MMWR Recomm Rep 2008; 57:1.

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