Shingles Vaccination

Shingles Vaccination Now Available at New Milton Pharmacy!

Shingles is a painful viral infection caused by the reactivation of the same virus that causes chickenpox. If you’ve ever had chickenpox, the virus can remain dormant in your body and may reactivate later in life — often during times of stress or weakened immunity. Shingles can lead to long-term complications such as Post-Herpetic Neuralgia (PHN), where nerve pain lasts for months or even years after the rash has healed.

👉 Who is at risk?
Shingles affects 1 in 3 people in their lifetime, with risk increasing with age. It’s more common in individuals aged 50 and over.

💉 How does the vaccine help?
At New Milton Pharmacy, we offer the Shingrix vaccine, which is over 90% effective at preventing shingles. Even if you’ve had shingles before, the vaccine can help reduce the risk of future episodes and lessen the severity of symptoms if you do get it again.

🩺 Vaccination Details:

• Two doses required, given 2 months apart
• Administered in the upper arm
• Suitable for adults aged 50 and over or aged 18 years and older at increased risk of herpes zoster
• Not part of the NHS service – private only

Please note, this vaccine may not be suitable if you are:

• Under 50 years old and not at increased risk of herpes zoster
• Pregnant or breastfeeding
• Currently unwell or have an active shingles/chickenpox infection

A full suitability check will be carried out by our pharmacist during your consultation.

📝 Important Notes for Booking:

At New Milton Pharmacy, we offer private shingles vaccination. This is a high-value, special-order vaccine that we do not routinely stock.

You can book your appointment using the booking system on this page.

Before your appointment , we will need to discuss your eligibility and interest in receiving the vaccine. If you decide to go ahead, we will order the vaccine for you ahead of your appointment for the injection.

➡️ Next step:

Please call the pharmacy on 01425 613 971 to discuss this and make payment or deposit. This helps us reduce vaccine waste and ensures your dose is reserved specifically for you.

We’ll be happy to answer any questions you have during the call.

💙 We’re here to help protect your health, and we’re happy to answer any questions you may have. Don’t let shingles affect your quality of life — speak to us today about your protection.

💉 Private Vaccination Price Guide (Estimated)

We aim to keep our pricing competitive and transparent. However, due to fluctuating supplier costs, the prices below are approximate and may vary slightly at the time of booking.

For an accurate and up-to-date price, please call the pharmacy directly on 01425 613971.

💬 Note: Some vaccines require more than one dose for full protection.

📞 Please call us to confirm exact pricing before booking your appointment.