The Covid jabs will also be offered earlier after the rise of a concerning new variant
Changes to two NHS vaccine programmes have come into force in a move officials said will “ultimately save lives”. Almost one million more people are now eligible for a shingles vaccine, while the HPV jab – offered to children in a bid to eliminate cervical cancer – will go from two doses to one.
In the first five years there were 45,000 fewer GP consultations and 1,840 fewer hospital admissions for the illness, the NHS said. It is estimated that one in five people will develop shingles in their lifetime, which can lead to blindess, nerve pain, hearing loss and even death. Children will now be offered a single dose along with eligible gay, bisexual and other men under the age of 25 who have sex with men. Older people in these groups – aged 25 to 45 – will remain on a two-dose schedule. Dr Mary Ramsay, head of immunisation at the UKHSA, said: “Shingles is an extremely painful condition and complications can be long-lasting.
“These measures have the backing of the country’s leading medical experts who continually look for ways to update our programmes and ensure those who need it are offered the best protection against serious illnesses.
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