Shingles vaccine proposed for all those in their 70s

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Shingles vaccine proposed for all those in their 70s

The government has planned a vaccination programme against shingles for everyone aged between 70 and 79

The Government plans a vaccination programme to protect against shingles.

Everyone aged between 70 and 79 would be vaccinated against the illness, which can be particularly severe in this age group and can lead to sufferers being hospitalised.

Department of Health officials are understood to be investigating whether the vaccine can be bought at a price to make the plan ‘cost-effective’.

The recommendation – which has not been triggered by any specific concern – was made by the Joint Committee

on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) at its meeting last October.

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