A vaccination that helps reduce the risk of developing shingles (herpes zoster) and its complications.

Key benefits:

• Helps reduce your risk of developing shingles
• Recommended for adults 50 and over
• Convenient access without a GP visit

This service may be suitable if you:

• Are 50 or older, or otherwise eligible under current guidance
• Would like to reduce your risk of developing shingles

This vaccine is for prevention only and is not a treatment for an active shingles episode — speak to a pharmacist or your GP about treatment options.

Shingles vaccination is for prevention only — it is not a treatment for an active shingles episode, and eligibility is generally for adults aged 50 and over, or as set by current National Immunisation Program criteria. 

If you currently have a shingles rash, speak to a pharmacist about treatment options or see your GP. 

Common side effects include soreness at the injection site. 

Ask your pharmacist for the relevant Consumer Medicines Information (CMI) for full details.

BeforeYour Vaccination

Be prepared to discuss:

• Your ageand general health
• Whetheryou currently have or have recently had shingles
• Anyprevious shingles vaccination

DuringYour Vaccination

Your pharmacist will confirm your eligibility,generally for adults aged 50 and over, and check you don’t currently have anactive shingles episode.

You’ll then receive the injection, with abrief monitoring period afterward.

Am I eligible for a subsidised dose?

This depends on your age and risk factors - Example Pharmacy 3 can check current eligibility.

I already have shingles - can I get this vaccine now?

No - if you currently have an active shingles episode, you need treatment first. Speak to a pharmacist about treatment options, or see your GP.

How many doses are needed?

This depends on the specific vaccine used - your pharmacist will advise.

Speak with our pharmacist team to confirm your eligibility, or click below to book your vaccination today.