Perceptions, knowledge and barriers: A survey of healthcare workers on shingles vaccination

Abstract

In older adults, herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is a common infectious disease. The estimated lifetime risk of shingles in the general population is about 30%;1 this increases to 50% at age 85 years old.2 Among the morbidities associated with shingles, postherpetic neuralgia is the most common complication that has a huge negative impact on quality of life.3