September 01 2025

From September people aged 18+ with a severely weakened immune system will be eligible for the shingles vaccination

The PHA will expand the roll out of the shingles vaccination from September. Anyone who is aged 18 & over with severely weakened immune system will be able to get two doses of the Shingrix vaccine. Two doses of vaccine are highly effective in reducing your risk of getting shingles, or if you develop shingles, reducing the severity of your symptoms. You need two doses, usually six months apart. If you have a weakened immune system, then your second dose should be at least two months after your first dose