Written questions

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...