Eligibility for the free NHS shingles vaccination
How old are you?
Eligible
- 50+ with a severely weakened immune system (severely immuno-compromised). You are eligible from 1st September
- Turning 65, form the 1st September, you will be eligible from your 65th birthday/
- 70-79, you are eligible now.
Not Eligible
- Under 50 with a severely weakened immune immune system
- Under 64 or currently 65-69 you are not eligible
- 80 and over you are not eligible
Patients receiving a stem cell transplant may be eligible at a younger age. Speak to your specialist.