From the 1st September 2023 the shingles vaccination programme has been expanded to protect more people at an earlier age.
Shingles is a common condition that causes a painful rash. It can sometimes lead to serious problems such as long-lasting pain, hearing loss or blindness. You are more likely to get shingles, and it is more likely to cause serious problems, as you get older or if you have a severely weakened immune system.
Those newly eligible for a shingles vaccine include:
- patients who turned 65 on or after 1 September 2023
- patients aged 70 to 79
- patients aged 50 and over with a severely weakened immune system
Once you become eligible for your shingles vaccine we will contact you to book an appointment
Please click the Shingles Vaccine Eligibility Poster below for further information:
