Lanarkshire locals aged 78 and 79 have began to obtain appointments for his or her shingles vaccine.
This vaccine was beforehand supplied by GP practices. Nevertheless, adjustments to the nationwide GP contract sees this transfer to the duty of NHS Lanarkshire.
This transformation is going on throughout all Scottish well being boards.
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Tobias Tipper, the well being board's vaccination programme normal supervisor, instructed us : “Shingles is attributable to the identical virus that causes chickenpox and it might lie inactive after you recuperate from chickenpox.
“The virus can develop into energetic once more in later life when you may have a weakened immune system because of age, stress or different sicknesses.
“The shingles vaccine helps cut back the chance of catching shingles and, if you happen to do develop it, the vaccine reduces how severe the signs shall be.
“Getting your vaccine, when invited, is one of the simplest ways to assist defend your self towards shingles. The vaccine is given as a single dose within the higher arm.”
People who find themselves eligible will obtain a letter with particulars of their vaccination appointment. Particulars of other preparations shall be included within the letter in case the appointment just isn't appropriate.
Appointments shall be held in our vaccination centres, arrange for delivering the COVID vaccine.
All individuals aged 70 to 79 are eligible for the shingles vaccine and folks aged 78 and 79 are the primary to be invited.
The broader roll-out for individuals aged 70 to 77 will happen from January 2023 after the COVID booster and flu vaccination programmes have completed.
There’s no must contact your GP apply, as you'll be contacted straight with particulars of your appointment.
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