Zoster Meningitis in an Immunocompetent Child after COVID-19 Vaccination, California, USA.
Journal: Emerging Infectious Diseases
Published:
Abstract
Varicella zoster virus reactivation after COVID-19 vaccination has been reported in older or immunocompromised adults. We report zoster meningitis from live-attenuated varicella vaccine reactivation in an immunocompetent child after COVID-19 vaccination. This type of case is rare; COVID-19 and varicella vaccines remain safe and effective for appropriate recipients in the pediatric population.
Authors
Sarah Daouk, Edwin Kamau, Kristina Adachi, Grace Aldrovandi
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