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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
What the shingles vaccine is for 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're more likely to get shingles, and it's more likely to cause serious problems, as you get older or if you have a severely weakened immune system.The shingles vaccine helps:reduce your chances of getting shinglesreduce your chances of getting serious problems if you do get shingles Who should have the shingles vaccine The shingles vaccine is recommended for some older adults and people with a severely weakened immune system. People who turn 65 on or after 1 September 2023 From 1 September 2023, you're 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.Your GP should contact you to make an appointment to have your shingles vaccine. Contact your GP surgery if you think you're eligible for the shingles vaccine and you've not been contacted about it.You'll remain eligible until your 80th birthday (but you can have your 2nd dose up until your 81st birthday). Information: If you turned 65 before 1 September 2023, you'll be eligible for the shingles vaccine when you turn 70. People aged 70 to 79 Everyone aged 70 to 79 is eligible for the shingles vaccine.You'll be offered 2 doses of the vaccine. These are given between 6 and 12 months apart.Contact your GP surgery if you missed your vaccine. You're eligible up until your 80th birthday (but you can have your 2nd dose up until your 81st birthday). People aged 50 and over with a severely weakened immune system You're eligible for the shingles vaccine if you're aged 50 or over and you're at higher risk from shingles because
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