Zoster Meningitis in an Immunocompetent Child after COVID-19 Vaccination, California, USA

Abstract

Varicella zoster virus reactivation after COVID-19 vaccination has been reported in older or immunocompromised adults. We report zoster meningitis from live-attenuated varicella vaccine reactivation in an immunocompetent child after COVID-19 vaccination. This type of case is rare; COVID-19 and varicella vaccines remain safe and effective for appropriate recipients in the pediatric population.

Keywords

• zoster meningitis
• COVID-19 vaccination
• varicella zoster virus
• papulovesicular rash
• COVID-19
• coronavirus disease