Incidence of Herpes Zoster and Postherpetic Neuralgia and Herpes Zoster Vaccination Uptake in a US Administrative Claims Database.

Background: The objective of this study was to estimate the annual incidence rates of herpes zoster (HZ) and postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) among individuals aged ≥19 years and the proportion who received HZ vaccination among those aged ≥50 years.

Methods: This observational cohort study was conducted with administrative claims data from HealthVerity and included insured individuals across the US. Crude and US age- and sex-standardized incidence rates of HZ and PHN were calculated from 1 January 2019 to 31 May 2022 by calendar year in persons aged ≥19 years.

Prevalence of Genital Herpes and Antiviral Treatment.

Background: Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. Contemporary US population-based epidemiologic data on genital herpes are limited. This study aimed to provide nationally representative estimates of genital herpes prevalence and treatment using a large US health insurance claims database.