Drug Ther Bull. 2012 Apr;50(4):42-5. doi: 10.1136/dtb.2012.04.0098.
Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) causes both varicella and herpes zoster. In 1995 a varicella vaccine was licensed in the USA and was incorporated into the routine vaccination programme for children; a decline of varicella among children and adults, and a reduction in associated hospitalisation, complications and mortality, has resulted. In the UK, a policy of targeted vaccination of at-risk groups has been in place since the vaccine was introduced. Here we review the evidence for the different approaches to VZV vaccination policy.
水痘带状疱疹病毒（VZV）可引起水痘和带状疱疹。1995年，一种水痘疫苗在美国获得许可，并被纳入儿童常规疫苗接种计划；这导致了儿童和成人中水痘发病率下降，以及相关住院、并发症和死亡率的降低。在英国，自引入该疫苗以来，一直实行针对高危人群的疫苗接种政策。在此，我们回顾了水痘带状疱疹病毒疫苗接种政策不同方法的相关证据。
