The shingles vaccine helps protect you from shingles—a common and often painful skin condition that can lead to long-term nerve pain.

How the Vaccine is Given

Unlike older versions of the vaccine, the current NHS vaccine (Shingrix) is given as 2 separate injections in your upper arm:

• Most adults: 2 doses given 6 to 12 months apart.
• Severely weakened immune system: 2 doses given 8 weeks to 6 months apart.

Who is Eligible?

You are eligible for the free NHS shingles vaccine if you meet any of the following criteria:

• Aged 70 to 79 (you remain eligible up until your 80th birthday).
• Turned 65 on or after 1 September 2023.
• Aged 18 or over with a severely weakened immune system.

Note: If you turned 65 before 1 September 2023, you will become eligible when you turn 70 as part of the NHS phased rollout.

How to Get Your Vaccine

• We will contact you: In most cases, you do not need to call us. We will invite you when you become eligible.
• If you missed your invite: If you think you were previously eligible and missed your appointment, please contact our reception team to book your vaccination.

Useful Links

• Check full eligibility details on the NHS Shingles Vaccine overview page.