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Meta-Analysis
. 2023 Aug;89(2):370-371.
doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2023.03.031. Epub 2023 Mar 30.

Association of herpes zoster with COVID-19 vaccination: A systematic review and meta-analysis

I-Ling Chen  1 , Hsien-Yi Chiu  2
Affiliations
Meta-Analysis

Association of herpes zoster with COVID-19 vaccination: A systematic review and meta-analysis

I-Ling Chen et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023 Aug.
No abstract available

Keywords: COVID-19; COVID-19 vaccines; herpes zoster; meta-analysis; shingles.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of interest H.Y.C. received speaking fees from AbbVie, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Janssen-Cilag Pharmaceutica, Eli-Lilly, Kyowa Hakko Kirin Taiwan, and Pfizer Limited and conducted clinical trials for Eli-Lilly, AbbVie, and Sanofi Pharmaceuticals. I.L.C. has no conflicts of interest to declare.

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