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Written question asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour) on Monday, 7 July 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 July 2025. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Friday, 11 July 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Shingles: Vaccination

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Merron on 9 April (HL6370), what progress they have made in considering whether to expand the shingles vaccination offer to older adult cohorts; what specific factors are currently under review; and when they expect a decision on the implementation timeline to be made.

Answer

The Department continues to carefully consider the advice provided by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation on eligibility for the shingles vaccination programme for adults aged 80 years old and over. The Department will update in due course, as appropriate.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL9192
Session
2024-26
Related items
Shingles: Vaccination
Wednesday, 9 April 2025
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Older people Vaccination Shingles
Link
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