There have been some changes to the eligibility for the Shingles vaccination.
- From 1st 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)
