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National Immunisation Program (NIP): Expansion of eligible shingles cohort from September 2024

From September 2024, free shingles vaccination under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) will be expanded to include people at moderate to high risk of severe infection and complications from shingles.

The herpes zoster vaccine, Shingrix® is available free to eligible individuals:

  • aged 65 years and over
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and over
  • adults aged 18 years and over who are at increased risk of herpes zoster due to an underlying condition and/or immunomodulatory/ immunosuppressive treatments. Details regarding those who are at increased risk of herpes zoster is available in the Shingles vaccination - Program advice for health professionals (September 2024)

More information and advice on the shingles vaccination program is available on the Department of Health and Aged Care website.

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