Shingles vaccine can now be offered opportunistically to patients as evidence shows importance of programme

Written by admin on Tuesday 24th April 2018

Useful information for community pharmacists to know when answering patient queries regarding Shingles vaccination


GPs have recently been informed that shingles vaccine can now be offered opportunistically to patients throughout the year as they become of eligible age.

See the letter below for details of the Public Health England details guidance given to GPs with regard to Shingles vaccination going forward.

Shingles immunisation programme: evaluation of the programme and implementation in 2018