{"product_id":"shingles-vaccine","title":"Shingles vaccine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shingles Vaccination Service from Ways Pharmacy is a private, pharmacist-administered two-dose course of Shingrix (recombinant zoster vaccine) that helps prevent shingles and post-herpetic neuralgia, available at our Holborn (London) and Beeston (Nottingham) branches for adults from age 50 (and from age 18 in certain immunocompromised groups).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVaccine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShingrix (recombinant zoster vaccine, adjuvanted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProtects against\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShingles (herpes zoster) and post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEligible ages\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdults 50 and over; adults 18+ at higher risk due to immunosuppression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCourse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 doses given 2 to 6 months apart (1 to 2 months apart for some immunocompromised adults)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEfficacy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOver 90% protection against shingles in adults 50+ in clinical trials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eService type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrivate (not NHS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLocations\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHolborn London (WC1B 4ET) · Beeston Nottingham (NG9 1EJ)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdministered by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGPhC-registered pharmacist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the shingles vaccine is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdults 50 and over who want protection against shingles, especially those not yet eligible for the NHS programme\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdults 60+ and 65+ who missed their NHS appointment or prefer a private route with flexible timing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdults 18 and over with a severely weakened immune system (e.g. after stem-cell transplant, on chemotherapy, with advanced HIV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who previously had a shingles episode and want to reduce the risk of recurrence (usually given after the rash has fully resolved)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e people with a confirmed allergy to a Shingrix component; people who are acutely unwell with fever on the day; people who are pregnant or breastfeeding (the vaccine is generally deferred). The pharmacist will confirm suitability at your appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the service works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSelect the course and complete payment online.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCall your chosen branch to book the first appointment:\u003cbr\u003e\n    Holborn London: \u003cstrong\u003e020 8106 7084\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Beeston Nottingham: \u003cstrong\u003e0115 925 5584\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAt the first appointment, our pharmacist confirms clinical suitability and administers the first dose into the upper arm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReturn 2 to 6 months later for the second dose. Your pharmacist will book this at the time of the first visit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many doses of Shingrix do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo doses are required for full protection. The second dose is normally given 2 to 6 months after the first. In adults who are immunocompromised or expected to become so, the interval can be shortened to 1 to 2 months on clinical advice. A single dose does not provide adequate protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does immunity last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClinical follow-up studies show protection of more than 90% against shingles in adults 50+ that has remained high for at least 10 years after the two-dose course. A routine booster is not currently recommended. The pharmacist will let you know if guidance changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Shingrix the same vaccine the NHS uses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Shingrix is now the only shingles vaccine used in the NHS programme in England, having replaced the older live vaccine Zostavax. The difference with our private service is access: you do not need to fall into the current NHS eligibility window (the rollout is being phased to adults 60 and 65, with selected at-risk groups) and you can book at a time that suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eI have already had shingles. Should I still be vaccinated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Having had shingles does not guarantee against another episode. Vaccination is usually recommended once the shingles rash has fully resolved, typically at least 6 to 12 months after the episode. Discuss timing with the pharmacist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I have Shingrix with my flu jab?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Shingrix can be given at the same visit as the seasonal flu vaccine, in opposite arms. It can also be co-administered with the pneumococcal vaccine. The pharmacist will plan injection sites if you combine appointments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the common side effects?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShingrix can cause noticeable but short-lived reactions: sore arm, redness or swelling at the injection site, headache, muscle ache, tiredness, fever or shivering. These usually settle within 2 to 3 days and are more common after the second dose. Serious reactions are rare. A 15-minute observation period applies after each injection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdministered by a GPhC-registered pharmacist in a private consulting room\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClinical screening on the day to confirm suitability and check for acute illness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSide-effect counselling and written aftercare information provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e15-minute observation period after injection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/vaccinations\/shingles-vaccine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNHS — Shingles vaccine overview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/product\/9476\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eShingrix — Patient Information Leaflet (emc)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How many doses of Shingrix do I need?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Two doses are required for full protection. 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