Pandemic expands shingles jab

Posted 21 October 2021 PM

The five-year catch-up program for MSD's shingles vaccine Zostavax has been extended for another two years with the Department of Health announcing those who missed or delayed vaccination due to the pandemic or other reasons now have until 31 October 2023 to get their free vaccination.

While vaccination against shingles with the Zostavax vaccine is free under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for people aged 70, the five-year catch-up program for immunocompetent individuals aged 71-79 was due to expire on 1 November 2021.

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