Factors associated with herpes zoster vaccination status and acceptance of vaccine recommendation in community pharmacies

Vaccine
Volume 32, Issue 43, Pages 5531-5768 (29 September 2014)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/0264410X/32/42

Factors associated with herpes zoster vaccination status and acceptance of vaccine recommendation in community pharmacies
Original Research Article
Pages 5749-5754
Benjamin S. Teeter, Kimberly B. Garza, T. Lynn Stevenson, Margaret A. Williamson, Megan L. Zeek, Salisa C. Westrick
Highlights
:: Herpes zoster vaccination rates remain low among those aged 60 and older.
:: Recommendation from a healthcare provider increases the likelihood of vaccination.
:: Brief education in community pharmacy can increase interest in Zostavax®.
:: Reason for being unvaccinated impacts interest in Zostavax® after education.