Changes to shingles vaccination in Wales – briefing pack
Vaccination for Shingles is changing in Wales – and across the UK, so that more people are eligible for the vaccine.
Between September 2023 and September 2033 the shingles vaccine will be offered in a phased approach to everyone in Wales aged 60 years old until their 80 birthday. From September 2023 those who are severely immunosuppressed (have a very weakened immune system because of a health condition or medical treatment) will be eligible and invited for the vaccine from the age of 50, with no upper age limit.
This changed is based on the advice of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). Delivery will be implemented by GP surgeries in the recommended phased approach and patients will be contacted by their GP when they become eligible.
So from September, those who reach age 65 or 70 years should be called in on/after their 65th or 70th birthday.