Am I eligible for the shingles vaccine and how do I get one?

Here is everything you need to know about the shingles vaccination programme in England, Scotland and Wales.

Shingles, or herpes zoster as it is commonly known, is a painful rash which causes those suffering from it to break out into fluid-filled blisters.Whether you're looking to book an appointment yourself or want to see what the eligibility is, here is everything you need to know.The website says:"Most people recover fully from shingles, but for some people the pain can last for months or even years."PHN is difficult to treat and the older you are the more likely you are to have it.

In Scotland, you will be contacted by the local health board with those eligible typically invited to get theirs between January and April.We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.

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