Bipartite letter detailing expansion of shingles programme for severely immunosuppressed and aged 18-49 years

A bipartite letter has now been published outlining upcoming changes to the Shingles vaccination programme from 1 September 2025, to include all those who are severely immunosuppressed (SIS) and aged 18-49 years. Previously only those aged over 50 years and classed as SIS were eligible for vaccination.  

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/expansion-of-shingrix-vaccine-eligibility-to-all-those-who-are-severely-immunosuppressed-and-aged-18-years-and-over-letter

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