Free shingles vaccination under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) is available for eligible people at moderate to high risk of severe illness and complications from shingles.
A 2-dose course of Shingrix® is available for free for:
- people aged 65 years and over
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and over
- 18 years and over considered at increased risk of herpes zoster due to an underlying condition and/or immunomodulatory/ immunosuppressive treatments.
If you previously received a free Zostavax® shingles vaccine under the NIP, you are not eligible for a free Shingrix® vaccine for at least 5 years.
If you purchased the Zostavax® vaccine privately, you can receive Shingrix® for free under the program if you’re eligible.
You should wait at least 12 months between receiving Zostavax® and getting the Shingrix® vaccine.
Talk to your doctor about your eligibility for the free shingles vaccine by clicking here for an appointment. For more information, click here.