Are you eligible for a free vaccination?
Vaccination to help protect against shingles is available for free to eligible people.
This programme is called the Shingles National Immunisation Programme.
Note to LOCs: Only include the eligibility tool if your market conditions are appropriate and if you are allowed to mention vaccination. Update eligibility criteria in line with local national immunisation programme criteria.
Enter your date of birth and requested information below to find out if you are currently eligible:
What is your date of birth?
Do you identify with one or more of the following? [Check applicable box(es)]
Your Results:
The result will be displayed here, indicating whether you are eligible for shingles vaccination on the national immunisation programme.
Adults are eligible if they’re:
- 50 years and over with a severely weakened immune system (severely immunocompromised)
Those aged 18–49 receiving a stem cell transplant may also be eligible. Speak to your specialist. - Turning 65 years old
You’ll be eligible from your 65th birthday (if your 65th birthday was on or after the 1st September 2023) - 70–79 years of age
Note to LOCs: Update eligibility checklist in line with local national immunisation programme criteria.
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References
- Harpaz R, Ortega-Sanchez IR, Seward JF. Prevention of herpes zoster: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). MMWR Recomm Rep. 2008;57(RR-5):1–30.
