Shingles jab could be included in adult vaccine schedule following review

Shingles is an infection that produces a painful rash on the body and is caused by the chickenpox virus (varicella zoster).

A plan to offer a vaccine against shingles as part of the adult immunisation schedule could be on the way.

Hiqa has begun a health technology assessment of the painful disease following a recommendation from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (Niac).