Shield yourself from shingles – Who is most at risk?

Dr Richard Mills and Registered Nurse Trina Scott encourage people to shield themselves from shingles with a vaccine – free for eligible people under the National Immunisation Program.

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Trina Scott (Registered Nurse and Bundjalung woman):

Over 95% of Australians over the age of 30 have had chickenpox. 

So if you’ve had chicken pox as a child, there’s a good chance that you’ll have shingles as an adult.

About one in three people will get shingles in their lifetime. 

That risk increases with age, and in those 65 years and older.

First Nations Australians are more likely to experience complications from shingles from the age of 50. 

Dr Richard Mills (General Practitioner):

So, shield yourself from shingles. 

Talk to your health professional about getting your vaccine today. 

For more information go to health.gov.au/shingles-vaccine.

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Talk to your health professional about getting your vaccine today. 

For more information go to health.gov.au/shingles-vaccine.

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