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Shingles vaccine available for adults over 65 years

Shingles vaccine available for adults over 65 years

The new shingles vaccine will be available for eligible people most at risk of complications from shingles.

 

A 2-dose course will be available for free for:

  • people aged 65 years and older

  • First Nations people aged 50 years and older

  • Immunocompromised people aged 18 years 

The new vaccine does not contain any live virus so it can be given to people aged 18 years and over who are immunocompromised.

 

*timing: 5 years after the previous vaccine or 1 year after contracting Shingles illness

 

The shingles vaccine is now available. Please call the clinic or make an appointment online Book Here