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Shingles Vaccination

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Patients must have reached the age of 70-79 years of age by 1st September 2019

To book in for a jab please call and make an appointment with one of the nurses

What is shingles?

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a painful skin rash caused by the chickenpox virus (varicella-zoster virus).

How do you catch shingles?

You don't "catch" shingles – it comes on when there's a reactivation of chickenpox virus that's already in your body. After you've recovered from chickenpox the varicella-zoster virus lies dormant in your nerve cells and can reactivate at a later stage when your immune system is weakened. Anyone who has had chickenpox can get shingles.

Is shingles serious?

Yes, it can be. Not only can shingles be very painful and uncomfortable, some people are left with long-lasting pain called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) for years after the initial rash has healed. Very occasionally, shingles can be fatal.

How common is shingles?

It's estimated that around one in five people who have had chickenpox (usually in childhood) go on to develop shingles. That means that tens of thousands of people in England and Wales will get shingles each year.

How is the shingles vaccine given?

It's given as an injection into the upper arm.

Who will be able to have the shingles vaccination?

It is available to all 70-79 years old (age at 1st September 2019)

How do I get the shingles vaccination?

You don't need to do anything. Your GP will invite you to the surgery for the vaccination. You can have it at the same time as your flu jab in the autumn if you wish.

Do you need to have the shingles vaccination every year?

No, you only need a one-off single injection.

Will there be any side effects from the shingles vaccination?

It's quite common to experience redness and discomfort at the vaccination site as well as headaches, but these side effects shouldn't last more than a few days. See your GP if you have persistent side effects, or if you develop a rash after having the shingles vaccination.

What about people who aren't yet 70? Will they get the shingles vaccine?

People under the age of 70 will get the shingles vaccine during the year following their 70th birthday.

Why can't I have the shingles vaccination if I'm over 80?

The vaccine doesn't work as well as people get older.

Which people shouldn't have the shingles vaccine?

You shouldn't have the vaccine if you've had a serious allergic reaction, such as an anaphylactic reaction, in the past to any of its ingredients, such as neomycin (your GP can tell you if this applies to you), or if you have a weakened immune system (again, your GP can advise you).

Will the shingles vaccine stop me getting shingles?

It won't guarantee that you won't get shingles, but it will reduce your chances. And, if you do get shingles, the vaccine will likely make the symptoms milder and the illness shorter. You'll also be less likely to get shingles complications such as postherpetic neuralgia.

Do I need the shingles vaccine if I've never had chickenpox?

Yes. The chances are that you have had chickenpox at some point without knowing it. Some people have chickenpox without displaying any of the typical chickenpox symptoms like rash.

Should I have the shingles vaccine if I've already had shingles?

Yes. The shingles vaccine works very well in people who have had shingles before and it will boost your immunity against further shingles attacks.

www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/pages/shingles-vaccination.aspx

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