Herpes Zoster and Frailty in Older Adults: a Systematic Review

Frailty may increase vulnerability to HZ and PHN. Routine frailty assessment may improve vaccine uptake and prevention. Further longitudinal studies using standardized frailty measures are needed to understand the causal pathways and optimize care.

Authors

Melissa Andrew
Maria Paula B D'Elia
Henrique Pott

Institutions

Dalhousie University (CA)
Universidade Federal de São Carlos (BR)

Publication Details

Journal: Canadian Geriatrics Journal
Published: 2026-03-04
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5770/cgj.29.916
Primary Topic: Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
Type: article
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Herpes Zoster and Frailty in Older Adults: a Systematic Review

Melissa Andrew, Maria Paula B D'Elia, Henrique Pott

Mar 4, 2026

Canadian Geriatrics Journal

Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments

article

Herpes Zoster and Frailty in Older Adults: a Systematic Review

Melissa Andrew, Maria Paula B D'Elia, Henrique Pott

March 4, 2026article en

Abstract

Canadian Geriatrics JournalVol. 29(1)

Dalhousie University (CA), Universidade Federal de São Carlos (BR)

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