SHINGLES ELIGIBILITY

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Eligibility for the Shingles National Immunisation Program:

Eligible:

  1. 50+ With a severely weakened immune system (severely immuno-compromised) They’re eligible for 1st September 2023
  2. Turning 65? From the 1st September, if you’re turning 65 you will be eligible from your birthday.
  3. 70 – 79 are now eligible for the Shingles vaccine.

Not Eligible:

  1. Under 50 with a severely weakened immune system are not eligible.
  2. Under 64 or 65 to 69 before Septemer 1st 2023 are also not eligible.
  3. Finally, 80 year old’s and over are NOT eligible.

*PATIENTS RECEIVING A STEM CALL TRANSPLANT MAY BE ELIGIBLE FROM AGE 18*