Q. My mother is 66 and a letter carrier with 32 years of employment with the Postal Service. She loves her job, but as cuts are made and demands are harsher, she was wondering what would happen if she were to go to work one day and decide she wants to retire immediately.
Dose of Valtrex for Shingles. For the treatment of cold sores (herpes labialis) in adults and children age 12 and older, the recommended dose is Valtrex 2000 mg (2 grams), twice a day, for one day. The two doses should be taken about 12 hours apart.
Zostavax Dosage: An Introduction. There is only one standard dose of Zostavax Â® (shingles vaccine), regardless of your age, weight, or other medical conditions or medications. Zostavax Dosing for Shingles Prevention Zostavax is given as an injection just under the skin of the upper arm. The amount of the vaccine injected is small, just 0.65 mL. Currently, only one dose of Zostavax is recommended, but it is possible that a booster vaccination may be recommended in the future. Studies have shown that Zostavax helps prevent shingles for at least four years; it is not known if it will work longer.