Fact sheet
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Shield yourself from shingles – Fact sheet – First Nations
This fact sheet answers questions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people may have about the shingles vaccine.
Brochures
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Shield yourself from shingles – DL brochure 1 – First Nations
Information on shingles vaccinations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and over. -
Shield yourself from shingles – DL brochure 2 – First Nations
Information on shingles vaccinations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and over. -
Shield yourself from shingles – DL brochure 3 – First Nations
Information on shingles vaccinations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and over. -
Shield yourself from shingles – DL brochure 4 – First Nations
Information on shingles vaccinations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and over.
Posters
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Shield yourself from shingles – A2 poster 1 – First Nations
This poster for healthcare settings contains information on shingles vaccinations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and over. -
Shield yourself from shingles – A2 poster 2 – First Nations
This poster for healthcare settings contains information on shingles vaccinations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and over.
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Shield yourself from shingles – A2 poster 3 – First Nations
This poster for healthcare settings contains information on shingles vaccinations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and over. -
Shield yourself from shingles – A2 poster 4 – First Nations
This poster for healthcare settings contains information on shingles vaccinations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and over.
Videos
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00:00:57I know someone who had shingles – Aunty Nerida
Aunty Nerida used to be a nurse. In this video, she shares her patients’ experiences with shingles. -
00:00:41I’ve had shingles – Aunty Robyn
Aunty Robyn shares her experience with shingles, a viral infection that can be really nasty; especially if you are over 50 or if your immune system is weak. -
00:00:42I’ve had shingles – Uncle Garry
Uncle Garry shares his experience with shingles, a viral infection that can be really nasty; especially if you are over 50 or if your immune system is weak. -
00:00:41I’ve had the shingles vaccine – Aunty DJ
Aunty DJ explains how shingles can impact people’s lives. She encourages people to protect themselves with a shingles vaccination. -
00:00:45I’ve had the shingles vaccine – Aunty Kay
Aunty Kay has had shingles and never wants to get it again. She wants to spread the word about how people can protect themselves against it. -
00:01:04I’ve had the shingles vaccine – Uncle Shad
Uncle Shad works in health, and he’s seen how debilitating shingles can be when it affects mob, family and friends. -
0:33Shield yourself from shingles – Adrian
Adrian from Bundjalung, Minjungbal and Coodjinburra Country shares a message to mob about getting the free shingles vaccine. -
0:35Shield yourself from shingles – Aunty Sue
Aunty Sue from Mununjali Country shares a message to mob about getting the free shingles vaccine. -
5:10Shield yourself from shingles – Get your questions answered
Shingles is a viral infection that can be really nasty; especially if you’re older or if you’re immune system is weak. -
0:29Shield yourself from shingles – Getting the shingles vaccine
If you’ve had chickenpox as a kid, you can get shingles as an adult.
Adrian, from Bundjalung, Minjungbal, and Coodjinburra Country, shares his experience with shingles.
The shingles vaccine is free for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 50 years or older.
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