The shingles vaccine is recommended for people aged 65 or 70 on 1 September 2023.

The shingles vaccine is also recommended for people aged:

• 50 and over with a severely weakened immune system or about to start immunosuppressive therapy
• 71 to 79 (on 1 September 2023) who have not previously had the vaccine
• 18 and over who have received a stem cell transplant or a CAR-T therapy.

The vaccine can be offered at any time of year. People should speak to their healthcare professional about getting other vaccines at the same time.

More information about eligibility and getting the shingles vaccine can be found on NHS inform (external website).