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Under the National Adult Immunisation Schedule (NAIS), who is recommended to receive the shingles vaccine (recombinant herpes zoster vaccine; RHZV)?

Updated by HAS

Individuals who are:

 

  • 60 years old and above

  • 18-59 years old with any of the following immunocompromising conditions:

    • primary or acquired immunodeficiency

    • Iatrogenic immunosuppression

 

More information on NAIS is available here. If you have any questions on whether shingles vaccination is right for your specific situation, please consult your doctor and have a conversation.

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Shingles Vaccine

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