5th Annual WML Academic Symposium

Poster Presentation
Time: 4:00-5:30
Presenter: Kristen Cosentino and Patrick Hardesty
Title: Analyzing the Impact of the Herpes Zoster Vaccine on Herpes Zoster Cases in the United States Utilizing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Surveys Years 2003-2010
Developed under the guidance of Dr. Timothy Hinson, Clinical Research

We conducted a retrospective, cross-sectional, observational study utilizing NAMCS and NHAMCS databases to determine if there is an association between year of visit (2003-2006 vs. 2007-2010) and the proportion of patients diagnosed with herpes zoster.