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This table provides a concise summary of information related to NHS shingles vaccination, including incidence, eligibility, side effects, effectiveness, and program changes.
| Topic | Information |
|---|---|
| Incidence of Shingles | - About 1 in 5 people who have had chickenpox will develop shingles. - Tens of thousands of people in England and Wales develop shingles annually. - Risk and complications increase with age. |
| Post-herpetic Neuralgia (PHN) | - Approximately 14,000 people develop PHN each year after shingles. - Over 1,400 are admitted to hospital due to PHN. |
| Vaccine Eligibility | - From 1 September 2023, the vaccine is offered to: 👉- Healthy people aged 70 to 79 years who haven't been vaccinated. 👉- People aged 50 years and over with a severely weakened immune system. 👉- Healthy people aged 60 to 70 years become eligible when they turn 65 or 70 years. 👉- Eligibility lasts until your 80th birthday unless you have a weakened immune system. |
| Vaccine Side Effects | - Side effects are usually mild and short-lived. - Common side effects include pain and redness at the injection site, muscle aches, and headache. - Fatigue and fever may occur after Shingrix vaccine; paracetamol can help alleviate symptoms. ✅- Serious side effects are rare and mostly... |
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