Summary
- More Australians aged 18 to 64 who are considered moderate to high risk can now receive the shingles vaccine for free.
- Shingles is a painful viral infection caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox.
- The vaccine can help minimize the impact of shingles and its complications, such as post-disease neuralgia.
- Eligible patients can speak to their GP to see if they qualify for the free vaccine.