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"Real-World Evaluation of Recombinant Zoster Vaccine Uptake and Outcomes in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients: A Retrospective Cohort Study," by Rendell et al
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Mechanical trauma elevates zoster risk.
📊 8-fold increased zoster risk at trauma site
🔥 12-fold adjusted risk after recent trauma
🧪 Wide age range: 16.5-91.2 years
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Corsi-Zuelli et al. 2026 Nat Med

Recombinant shingles vaccination and the risk of cardiovascular events

"recombinant vaccine was associated with 9% decrease in cardiovascular burden over 7 years"

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Case-control study shows trauma may raise zoster risk:
🔥 Recent trauma increases zoster risk by 8x
📈 Adjusted 12x risk with trauma at rash site
🔍 Study conducted with 243 cases
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