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May 24, 2026Women s Health ReportsOpen Access

Women and Herpes Zoster in the United States: Risk and Prevention Management—A Narrative Review

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RCRita CamposFCFreddy CalderaJCJustin Carrico

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Overview

Narrative review identifies herpes zoster risk and prevention strategies for women, highlighting care gaps.

Key Points

  • This review aims to consolidate evidence on the risk factors for herpes zoster in women and current prevention practices.
  • Conducted a narrative review of existing literature on herpes zoster risk factors and preventative measures.
  • Focused on women aged ≥50 years and those with specific underlying conditions.
  • Evaluated disparities in vaccination uptake and proposed methods to improve preventive care.
  • Women show increased risk of herpes zoster due to factors like certain cancers and chronic immune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
  • The narrative highlights significant gaps in vaccination uptake, particularly among women and across different racial and ethnic groups.
  • Recommendations include enhancing education for health providers and exploring non-traditional vaccination settings.

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Campos et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a12964948a0ea1665672f1fhttps://doi.org/10.1177/26884844261445552
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