Shingles Disease Process and Vaccination for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians-2hr

Course overview

Discuss the characteristics of varicella zoster virus, including primary infection and secondary reactivation of the latent virus, complications and treatment. Describe the efficacy, contraindications and precautions, adverse reactions and administration of Zostavax. Discuss the efficacy, contraindications and precautions, adverse reactions and administration of Shingrix. Explain the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for the use of shingles vaccinations.