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

Summary: 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.