Zoster Meningitis in an Immunocompetent Child after COVID-19 Vaccination, California, USA

oleh: Sarah K. Daouk, Edwin Kamau, Kristina Adachi, Grace M. Aldrovandi

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2022-07-01

Deskripsi

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.