Shingles vaccine (Shingrix®)
2-dose Shingrix® course funded under NIP for people aged 65+; additional funded eligibility for First Nations people 50+ and some immunocompromised ≥18.
Category
vaccine
Countries
Australia
Applies to
Male, Female, Intersex, Prefer not to say
Typical start age
65
Risk & ethnicity adjustments
- First Nations: funded from 50 — may change start age and/or frequency when criteria are met.
- Immunocompromised: eligibility from 18 — may change start age and/or frequency when criteria are met.