What is the uptake rate for shingles vaccinations in Cambridgeshire?

Only one in three people aged over 65 have had their shingles vaccinations in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Who is eligible for the shingles vaccination?

Anyone turning 65, those aged 70 to 79, and those aged 18 and over with a severely weakened immune system are invited to book a shingles vaccination.

How many doses of the shingles vaccination are needed?

Two doses of the vaccination are needed for eligible groups to achieve full protection.

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Shingles Vaccine Uptake Low in Cambridgeshire

2 Feb

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Summary

Only one in three over-65s received shingles vaccinations.
Over 9,000 eligible seniors have not completed their jabs.
NHS urges eligible individuals to get vaccinated for prevention.

Shingles Vaccine Uptake Low in Cambridgeshire

In Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, a significant portion of the over-65 population has not received their shingles vaccinations, with current figures showing only one in three have completed the recommended jabs. This leaves more than 9,000 individuals in this age group unprotected against the painful viral infection.

Even among 70-year-olds, statistics indicate that approximately 7,000 have not had their initial shingles vaccine. NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is actively encouraging eligible residents to book their appointments, highlighting that the virus causing chickenpox can reactivate later in life to cause shingles if immunity is weakened.

The vaccination program targets individuals turning 65, those aged 70 to 79, and those aged 18 and over with severely weakened immune systems. Two doses are required for full protection. Shingles can manifest as a painful rash anywhere on the body, including the face and eyes.