All adults turning 65, those aged 70 to 79 and those aged 50 and over with a severely weakened immune system are entilted to the Shingles vaccine on the NHS.
The shingles vaccine helps:
- reduce your chances of getting shingles
- reduce your chances of getting serious problems if you do get shingles
If you are eligible for a vaccine you will be invited by the practice to attend an appointment.
Find out more about the Shingles vaccination