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To the Editor: We were delighted to read the letter by Thakran, et al 1 and learn of the different interventions toward the same goals. It is impressive that the use of specialist rheumatology nurses improved the vaccination rate to 52%, which is similar to our results of 51.7%2. Specialist nurses can be helpful in clinical rheumatology practice. In general, we agree with Thakran, et al 1 regarding the risk of developing herpes zoster (HZ) with medications and their intervention of intense counseling, clarifying misconceptions, and emphasizing the importance of HZ vaccine by a specialty nurse. Such interventions are effective, but not sustainable or affordable to … Address correspondence to Dr. H. Sheth, University of Pittsburgh, Medicine, 3504 Fifth Ave., Suite 200, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15217, USA. E-mail: hss2{at}pitt.edu
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