The shingles vaccine helps protect against shingles. It's recommended for all adults turning 65, those aged 70 to 79 and those aged 50 and over with a severely weakened immune system.

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 shingles
• reduce 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
• People aged 70 to 79
• People aged 50 and over with a severely weakened immune system

How to get the shingles vaccine

Contact us if you:

• you think you're eligible for the shingles vaccine, but you've not been contacted
• you did not have the vaccine when you were contacted and you're still under 80 (only people with a severely weakened immune system can get the vaccine after 80 years of age)
• you've had the shingles vaccine before but you now have a severely weakened immune system – depending on the type of shingles vaccine you had, you may need another shingles vaccine
• you're due to have your vaccine and you're feeling unwell – you may need to wait until you're feeling better before having the vaccine
• you need to change your vaccination appointment

To find out more about the Shingles vaccine, please visit: NHS- Shingles Vaccine