This year’s spring vaccination programme began in early April. For more information, please click here.
PLEASE ATTEND WHEN INVITED FOR YOUR SHINGLES VACCINATION, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU GET PROTECTED.
a) Those individuals who have a severely weakened immune system aged 50 and over.
b) Individuals aged 71 and over who have not previously received a shingles vaccine.
c) Individuals who will be 70 years and 65 years (on or before the 1st September 2023)
This rolling programme commenced on the 8th of January 2024 and will continue throughout the year. If you are eligible you will receive a letter, please do not contact your GP or the Health Board. If you wish to check if you are currently eligible please visit and use the Age Calculator.
The Pneumococcal Vaccine programme will be running concurrently and again you will be invited by letter if you are eligible.
Both Shingles and Pneumococcal vaccines can be given at the same time, so you may be offered both at the same appointment if you are eligible. Further information is available at NHS Inform Shingles vaccine (nhsinform.scot)