Shingles is a condition that is caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus

90% of adults raised in the UK have had chickenpox, although not everyone may recall having it. If you have had chickenpox then you are at risk of developing shingles.

The Department of Health introduced the national shingles immunisation programme in adults aged 70 years with a catch-up programme for people in their late 70s, to help protect the age groups most at risk from shingles and its complications.

For more information click on the sections shown on the left of this page, or speak to your GP or practice nurse. 

The national shingles immunisation programme is recommended for people aged 70 to 79, but is being introduced in phases.

Vaccination is currently being offered to those patients shown below:

 Or check the calculator on the link below:

https://www.shinglesaware.co.uk/#eligibility

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