Shingles Vaccination

Has anyone had the Shingles vaccination ? I am a bit confused as to the age limit for it to be done.I read in a GP waiting room you can have it done up to 79,is this including that age?

Re: Shingles Vaccination

Who can have the shingles vaccination?

From September 1 2016 the shingles vaccine is routinely available to people aged 70 and 78. You become eligible for the vaccine on the first day of September 2016 after you've turned 70 or 78 and remain so until the last day of August 2017.

In addition, anyone who was eligible for immunisation in the previous three years of the programme but missed out on their shingles vaccination remains eligible until their 80th birthday. This includes:
•people aged 71, 72 and 73 on 1 September 2016
•people aged 79 on 1 September 2016

The shingles vaccine is not available on the NHS if you are aged 80 or over.

Until 31 August 2016, the shingles vaccine is still available to all those who were aged 70 or 78 on 1 September 2015.

You can have the shingles vaccination at any time of year, though many people will find it convenient to have it at the same time as their annual flu vaccination.

Find out more about who is eligible for shingles vaccination.

How do I get the shingles vaccine?

You don't need to do anything. Your doctor will invite you to the surgery for the vaccine when you become eligible. If you can't go to the appointment you're offered, contact your GP practice to rearrange it. It’s important that you don't leave it too late to have the vaccination, as your GP may only be able to give it
to you before 31 August 2017.

Hope this helps

Re: Shingles Vaccination

Thanks May, as no one mentioned me having this it seems that I was not eligible

Re: Shingles Vaccination

Had mine last week. Mrs Dobra had Shingles a couple of years ago, and it was not nice for her. I can't develop it now, so go for it !

Sister told me it £100 per shot (another rip-off by the drug companies).