NEW SHINGLES VACCINE RELEASED BY AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT
As of November 1st 2023, the Australian Government is replacing Zostavax shingles vaccine with Shingrix. This means that the brand administered has been replaced.
There is a free 2-dose shingles vaccine program available to patients who are
- Aged over 65,
- Are First Nations people aged 50 and above and
- Immunocompromised patients over the age of 18 with the following medical conditions:
- Haemopoietic stem cell transplant
- Solid organ transplant
- Haematological malignancy
- Advanced or untreated HIV.
Sandy Hill Medical Centre offers bulk-billed appointments for eligible patients to receive a free shingles vaccine Monday-Friday.
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