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Shingles is a painful, itchy skin rash. It usually appears as blisters around one side of your chest, but it can also be on your trunk, back, legs or face. It is most common in people over 70 years of age, but can happen in younger people. It is caused by the same virus (varicella zoster) that causes chickenpox.
In New Zealand, Shingrix (2 doses) is available to anyone 50 years and older but only free (funded) for people aged exactly 65 years.
It is worth considering paying for Shingrix from 50 years onwards, as shingles can be quite a severe disease if you get it at an older age.
Our friendly professional team are well qualified to advise you on vitamins, prescription queries and other health needs.
