Free shingles vaccination under the National Immunisation Program has been expanded to include people at moderate to high risk of severe infection and complications from shingles.
A 2-dose schedule of Shingrix® is available for free to eligible cohorts: · 65 years and over · Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 50 years and over 18 years and over considered at increased risk of herpes zoster due to an underlying condition and/or immunomodulatory/ immunosuppressive treatments.
For more information visit health.gov.auhttps://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-08/national-immunisation-program-shingles-vaccination-program-advice-for-health-professionals-september-2024.pdf