Shingles can be very painful and is more common among older people.

Watch this short video to find out more about shingles.

For more information visit nhsinform.scot/shingles

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Hospital admissions with shingles in people aged 70–79 in Scotland have reduced since the shingles vaccine was introduced in 2013.

Fully vaccinated people were 74% less likely to be hospitalised with shingles.

More info: nhsinform.scot/shingles
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Text explaining shingles risk is higher for older adults and those with weakened immune systems, alongside an image of a person receiving a vaccine shot.

The shingles vaccine can reduce your risk of developing shingles or, if you do get shingles, it can make the symptoms milder.

If you’re eligible, the NHS in Scotland will contact you with details of your appointment.

For more information visit nhsinform.scot/shingles

#ShinglesVaccineScot

Close-up of shingles rash on an elderly person's eye area showing redness and swelling. Shingles rash with blisters on the chest of a dark-skinned adult male, highlighting affected skin and nerve area.

The shingles vaccine is being offered to more people to help protect them at an earlier age.

NHS Scotland can’t do this all at once, so it needs to be rolled out over 10 years.

Check if you’re eligible for the shingles vaccine at nhsinform.scot/shingles

#ShinglesVaccineScot

Getting the shingles vaccine when you’re eligible is the one thing you can do to help protect yourself against the risk of shingles.

Watch this short video to find out more.

For more information visit nhsinform.scot/shingles

#ShinglesVaccineScot

Close-up of shingles rash on an elderly person's eye area showing redness and swelling. Shingles rash with blisters on the chest of a dark-skinned adult male, highlighting affected skin and nerve area.

The shingles vaccine is being offered to more people to help protect them at an earlier age.

NHS Scotland can’t do this all at once, so it needs to be rolled out over 10 years.

Check if you’re eligible for the shingles vaccine at nhsinform.scot/shingles

#ShinglesVaccineScot

Shingles can be very painful and is more common among older people.

Watch this short video to find out more about shingles.

For more information visit nhsinform.scot/shingles

#ShinglesVaccineScot

📢If you're due your 2nd dose of the #shingles vaccine at #Inverurie Vaccination Centre this June, please note:

📍 New Location: Allan Ward, Inverurie Hospital

⏰ Arrival Time: To help us manage space, please arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before your appointment.

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