Population-based incidence of herpes zoster after introduction of a publicly funded varicella vaccination program

► We assessed the impact of childhood varicella vaccination on herpes zoster. ► Zoster incidence decreased 29% for children aged 0-9 and changed minimally for others. ► Zoster hospitalizations declined by 53%, while outpatient visits declined by 9%. ► Overall, varicella vaccination did not increase rates of herpes zoster.