In Australia, a vaccination for shingles is provided via the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for adults when they turn 70 years of age. There is currently a catch-up program for adults aged 71-79 years of age.
How can shingles be prevented?
Talk with your healthcare professional if you have any questions about shingles vaccination.
Sources & Citations
4. Australian Government Department of Health. The Australian Immunisation Handbook. Zoster (herpes zoster). Available at: https://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/vaccine-preventable-diseases/zoster-herpes-zoster (accessed 08 December 2021).
MAT-AU-2102487 Date of preparation January 2022
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