Herpes zoster vaccine and the risk of stroke: a population-based cohort study using linked data from the Clinical Practice Research Datalink

• Main Authors: Fawziah Marra (Author), Kathryn Richardson (Author), Helen I McDonald (Author), Yoon Kong Loke (Author), Helen Mary Parretti (Author)
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• 出版: BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background Studies report herpes zoster associated with short-term stroke risk, but it is unclear whether herpes zoster vaccine reduces stroke risk.Methods We performed cohort studies using Clinical Practice Research Datalink Aurum linked to hospital admission, mortality and deprivation data. We inc...