Factors Influencing Herpes Zoster Vaccine Utilization Among Adults Aged 50 and Above Attending Primary Healthcare Center in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: Herpes zoster, or shingles, is a significant health concern for older adults caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) reactivation. The availability of effective herpes zoster vaccines offers a crucial preventive measure to reduce the incidence and severity of this condition. However, the uptake of the available vaccine remains suboptimal, especially among adults aged 50 and above.

The effectiveness of visual triaging and testing of suspected COVID-19 cases in primary care setting in Saudi Arabia.

Introduction: Asymptomatic individuals could be a source of spreading the infection, especially in their households. Triaging and testing an individual for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection rely on the criteria included in the adopted triaging instrument, and adopted case definition of a suspected case. They both may need to be reviewed and modified to make them more effective in making the right decision.