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Shingles in the COVID-19 Era:  Vaccination for Prevention of Complications—Audio Recap
Episode 106

Shingles in the COVID-19 Era: Vaccination for Prevention of Complications—Audio Recap

What are common complications of shingles? How effective is shingles vaccination at preventing postherpetic neuralgia? Listen to expert insights from Dalilah Restrepo, MD, on shingles complications and how healthcare professionals can help their patients catch up on shingles vaccinations delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Decera Clinical Education Infectious Disease Podcast · Dalilah Restrepo MD

November 23, 202114m 40s

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Show Notes

In this episode, Dalilah Restrepo, MD, discusses expert guidance on vaccination for the prevention of shingles complications in the COVID-19 era.

Contributor:

Dalilah Restrepo, MD
Infectious Diseases Specialist
Fountain Valley Hospital
Fountain Valley, California

Using a case study and the latest expert guidance, this podcast covers topics such as: 

  • Expert guidance on maintenance of routine vaccination during the COVID-19 era
  • Common shingles complications in immunocompetent patients
  • Additional shingles complications in immunocompromised patients
  • Guidance on safe shingles vaccine delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • CDC guidance catching up after RZV dosing delays

Content based on a CME program supported by an educational grant from GlaxoSmithKline.

Follow along with the downloadable slides at:
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Link to full program:
https://bit.ly/3o4PB8N  


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Topics

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