1 December 2025
Unfortunately, there has been a decline in the uptake of the shingles vaccination programme. The shingles programme provides individual protection to vulnerable older people so it is important to ensure your eligible patients are aware of the benefits of the shingles vaccine and that appointments are available to them. We would be grateful if you could ensure that your practice calls and recalls eligible patients. During flu season, it is important to opportunistically offer this programme as patients are likely to be in surgery for other reasons
The toolkit contains useful information and advice to maximise uptake. Please share with colleagues.
Please contact the NHS England London Immunisations Team with any queries.