title: Routine vaccination against chickenpox?
abstract: Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) causes both varicella and herpes zoster. In 1995 a varicella vaccine was licensed in the USA and was incorporated into the routine vaccination programme for children; a decline of varicella among children and adults, and a reduction in associated hospitalisation, complications and mortality, has resulted. In the UK, a policy of targeted vaccination of at-risk groups has been in place since the vaccine was introduced. Here we review the evidence for the different approaches to VZV vaccination policy.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002644:Chickenpox / Q000517:prevention & control*; D019433:Chickenpox Vaccine / Q000191:economics; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D000075202:Contraindications; D016527:Drug Costs; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006291:Health Policy; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D017589:Immunization Programs / Q000458:organization & administration; D007115:Immunization Schedule; D007223:Infant; D061214:Patient Safety; D018579:Patient Selection; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D019433:Chickenpox Vaccine