Increased Risk of Herpes Zoster Infection in Patients with Celiac Disease 50 Years Old and Older.
Arjun ChatterjeeVibhu ChittajalluAndrew FordKhaled Alsabbagh AlchiraziRama NanahEmad MansoorSarah DeLozierClaire Jansson-KnodellAlberto Rubio-TapiaPublished in: Digestive diseases and sciences (2024)
There was no significant difference in the likelihood of getting HZ in CD patients < 50, although CD patients ≥ 50 had a modestly increased risk. Our findings do not support routine early vaccination for HZ in CD, and the vaccine should be offered at age 50.