Educate How to Treat Acute Shingles

May 2023

You’ll get questions about treating shingles in the ED...as cases continue to increase in the US despite vaccination.

Cases are rising even in younger adults. But older adults or those with compromised immune systems are still at highest risk.

For acute shingles, oral antivirals help speed healing and therefore reduce pain. Start one ASAP...preferably within 72 hours of the rash’s onset.

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