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.

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

📅 How to Book

Booking is simple.

Use the online booking system on this page to choose a convenient appointment time and attend the pharmacy at your selected slot.

That’s it – no need to call in advance.

🔎 What to Expect at Your Appointment

• A short consultation with our pharmacist to confirm suitability
• Clear advice on benefits and possible side effects
• The vaccine administered in a relaxed, professional environment
• If a second dose is required, we’ll arrange this with you

⚠️ On the Day

If you or your child are unwell on the day of your appointment, please call us to rearrange.

💬 Questions?

If you’d like to speak to us beforehand, feel free to call 01425 613971 — our team will be happy to help.