Herpes Zoster: Immunity and Vaccine Responses in Older Adults
Kevin P. High, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine,
Sections on Diseases and Hematology/Oncology
Department of Internal Medicine
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Original Date: Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Review Date: 8/15/2008
Expiration Date: 8/31/2010
Forum: Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
Length: 45:11
Format: Windows Media


Objectives • Recognize early symptoms and signs of herpes zoster
• Determine indications for anti-viral therapy of herpes zoster
• Manage post-herpetic neuraligia
Target Audience Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Physicians Assistants, Registered Nurses and those interested in general medicine topics.
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Merck, Inc.
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Merck, Inc. – Advisory Board Member
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