Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 1 March 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 March 2016. It was answered by Jane Ellison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 March 2016 on behalf of the Department of Health.
Shingles: Vaccination
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will make the shingles vaccination available for people over 70 years old on the NHS.
- Answer
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A shingles vaccination programme was introduced in September 2013 for 70 year olds; with a progressive catch-up to ensure all those aged 71 – 79 years old could also benefit from the vaccine. A schedule indicating which age groups will be eligible for the shingles vaccine in 2015/16 and beyond is available at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/who-is-eligible-for-the-shingles-vaccine-beyond-2016
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 29103
- Session
- 2015-16
- Subjects
- Older people Vaccination Shingles
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- 2016-08-01 23:15:42 +0100
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