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Shield yourself from shingles

If you’re 50 years or older, shield yourself from shingles.

If you’ve had chickenpox before, you could get shingles. It can be really nasty; especially if you’re older or if your immune system is weak. The good news is, there’s a safe and effective shingles vaccine that can shield you from shingles. It’s free for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and over.

Yarn with your health professional about your eligibility for the free shingles vaccine.

WATCH Adrian, from Bundjalung, Minjungbal, and Coodingburra Country, shares his experience with shingles.

LISTEN as health professionals answer common questions about shingles and the shingles vaccine.
GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED learn more about the shingles vaccine by reading the simple factsheet with more information.
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