How to protect yourself from shingles?
The best prevention remains vaccination. In France, the Shingrix vaccine, recommended by health authorities , is recommended for people over 65, or from 18 years of age for those with immunodeficiency. This non-live, well-tolerated vaccine is administered in two doses.
What treatments are available for shingles?
There is no treatment to completely eliminate the virus, but it is possible to reduce symptoms and speed up recovery:
Antivirals
If taken within the first 72 hours, they limit the duration and severity of the illness:
- Acyclovir
- Valacyclovir
- Famciclovir
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