Free shingles vaccination under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) is available for eligible people most at risk of complications from shingles.
A 2-dose course of Shingrix® is available for free for:
Possible side effects of Shingrix® vaccination
Most reactions are mild and last no more than a couple of days and your patients will recover without any problems. Common side effects that may present 1 to 3 days after Shingrix® vaccination include:
Immunisation providers should advise their patients of expected reactions before vaccination and the importance of completing the 2-dose schedule. Two doses of Shingrix® are required for an adequate level and duration of protection.
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