Herpes Zoster Vaccination: New Recommendations for Shingles Prevention - Frankly Speaking EP 50

This session will review the recommendations put forth by the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for the use of a new shingles vaccine. Dosing, use, and efficacy will be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

1. Review the new vaccine recommendations for the prevention of shingles.
2. Discuss the use of the current vaccine and new vaccine with dosage and schedule.
3. Provide a resource for the treatment of post herpetic neuralgia.