Shingles: Vaccination
2026-05-12 · Department of Health and Social Care · HL53 · Official question
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what are the reasons for the delay to shingles vaccination access for adults aged (1) 80 and over, and (2) 60 and over.
Answer
The Government is carefully considering the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation’s (JCVI’s) advice on expanding shingles vaccination to adults aged 80 years old and over. We are working through this process as quickly as possible.Adults turning...