Shingles Vaccinations – Eligibility Update

There have been some changes to the eligibility for the Shingles vaccination.

• From 1^st September 2023 you will be eligible for the shingles vaccine when you turn 65. You’ll be offered 2 doses of the vaccine, these are given between 6 and 12 months apart.

If you turned 65 before 1 September 2023, you’ll be eligible for the shingles vaccine when you turn 70.

• Everyone aged 70 – 79 are eligible for the Shingles Vaccination. Depending on the type of vaccine you have, you’ll have either 1 dose or 2 doses (given between 6 and 12 months apart).
• If you are aged 50 and over and you have a severely weekend immune system, then you may also be eligible for the Shingles vaccination. You’ll be given 2 doses of the shingles vaccine. These are given between 8 weeks and 6 months apart.

For more information, please visit the NHS website here. Shingles vaccine – NHS (www.nhs.uk)