Park View Surgery - Who can have the shingles vaccine?
You become eligible on your 70th birthday......anyone born after 1st September 1942 is eligible for the vaccine.
If you were born before 2nd September 1942 you become eligible on your 78th birthday.
If you are aged 78 & 79 you are eligible but anyone who is 80 or over isn't eligible because it seems to be less effective as you get older.
If you are still unsure if you are eligible or not, please put your date of birth in this interactive tool and it will tell you your eligibility status.