Shingles is a painful, blistering rash caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus — more common and severe with age. The Shingrix vaccine is highly effective at preventing it.
Recommended for older adults (typically from age 50) and some younger people with weakened immune systems.
Two doses, 2–6 months apart.
No booster is currently recommended after the two doses.
Two injections into the upper arm.
Long-lasting protection.
Commonly a sore arm, tiredness or aches for a day or two — a sign it's working.
Postpone if unwell; tell us about severe allergies. Shingrix isn't live, so it suits many people with weakened immunity.
Shingles can be very painful and may lead to long-lasting nerve pain (post-herpetic neuralgia). Vaccination greatly reduces the risk.
Everything you need to know about the shingles vaccination.
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