| Why carry out the study? |
| We estimated the herpes zoster (HZ) incidence rate and economic burden in individuals with immunocompromised conditions and autoimmune diseases (IC/AID) in the Republic of Korea (ROK). |
| What was learnt from the study? |
| Between 2016 and 2020, the incidence of HZ among individuals with IC/AID was high across all age strata. |
| In individuals with IC/AID, mean all-cause direct medical costs were higher in those with HZ than without HZ |
| In ROK, individuals with IC/AID have a substantial disease and economic burden from HZ. |
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