Herpes Zoster Vaccine: Should You Have It?

Herpes Vaccine Helps To Avoid Herpes Zoster Corneal Infection  

Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO) is a type of eye infection caused by the Herpes Zoster virus. While most people know of different types of Herpes virus, most are not familiar with the devastating consequences including vision loss of HZO. In addition, recent studies reported in Ophthalmology, showed that the incidence of HZO has increased 3.6% per year from 1994 to 2018 in the United States. Yet, the vaccination rate for Herpes Zoster remains low. The American Academy of Ophthalmology Public Health Committee suggests that greater efforts should be made to vaccinate eligible adults 50 years of age and older according to recommended schedules. If you are over 50 and have not had a Herpes Zoster vaccination ask your primary care doctor if you are eligible and whether it is important for you to consider. Call Hudson Eye Physicians & Surgeons 201-963-3937, or visit Hudson Eye Physicians & Surgeons or Facebook. 

Hudson Eye Physicians & Surgeons is a comprehensive eye care practice staffed by NJ ophthalmologist & optometrist eye doctors and eye specialists located at 600 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (P) 201-963-3937, 124 Avenue B & 43^rd Street, Bayonne, NJ 07002 (P) 201-436-1150 & 288 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, NJ 07041 (P) 973-912-9100-an affiliate of Prism Vision Group.