The vaccine helps reduce your risk of getting shingles. Shingles is caused by the same virus which is responsible for the childhood condition chicken pox. After Chickenpox, the virus remains dormant and can be revived at a later date to cause Shingles. This is usually due to stress or clinical interventions such as Chemotherapy which in turn reduce the immune system.

Shingles is not an infection which can be passed on unless there is contact with the fluid running.

Shingles is an infection that causes a painful rash, usually on your chest and tummy, but it can appear anywhere on your body including the face, eyes and genitals.

From 1st Sept 2023:

Everyone is eligible on the NHS when you turn 65 up until the age of 80 & everyone aged between 70 - 79 is also eligible.

But

If you turn 65 before 1st Sept 2023, you’re only eligible when you turn 70

In all other circumstances, you will need to pay for the Vaccination. You will need 2 doses at 6 monthly intervals.

You can use THIS LINK to find out whether you are eligible under the NHS.

Please note, If you are eligible under the NHS, then you will need to book this through your GP

The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against bacterial infections that can cause serious illnesses like:

• meningitis (an infection in the brain and spinal cord)

• sepsis (a life-threatening reaction to an infection)

• pneumonia (an infection in the lungs)

This vaccine is free under the NHS if you are over 65 or fall within one of the high-risk factors which include:

• Chronic respiratory, heart or liver condition

• Have diabetes

• Suppressed immune system

The HPV vaccine reduces your chances of getting human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that's spread through skin contact (usually when having sex). Whilst Most types of HPV are harmless such as warts, others are linked to an increased risk of certain types of cancer, including:

• cervical cancer

• mouth cancer

• anal cancer

• penile cancer

The HPV vaccine is administered into the arm. The number of doses you need depends on your age and personal immunity. This will be discussed with you in person.

The chicken Pox vaccine helps protect against the varicella zoster virus.

Chickenpox is a highly contagious infection caused by a virus called varicella zoster which is spread through sneezing, coughing and direct contact.

It is a well-known childhood disease with relatively mild symptoms. Whilst complications are very rare, adults can experience more severe symptoms.

The vaccine is not routinely provided on the NHS unless eligible but can be administered under our Private Vaccination Service between the ages 1 to 65.

The chickenpox vaccine is given as 2 separate injections, usually into the upper arm, 4 to 6 weeks apart.

COVID-19 vaccination is an important part of protecting yourself if you're at increased risk from severe COVID-19.

Who is eligible for a seasonal COVID-19 vaccine

The vaccine is modified each year to incorporate the new variant.

Vaccinations usually begin in September with those most at risk, including adult care home residents and people who are immunosuppressed being asked to come forward first. This is then followed by others in priority order of risk. At Honeycomb Pharmacy, we run a walk-in service for those eligible or if you prefer you can book an appointment on the National Booking Service.

You or your child may be offered a seasonal COVID-19 vaccine if you are:

• aged 65 years old or over • aged 6 months to 64 years old and are at increased risk

• living in a care home for older adults

• a frontline health or social care worker

• aged 16 to 64 years old and are a carer

• aged 12 to 64 years old and live with someone with a weakened immune system

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