Shingles vaccine recommended for over 60s | VRT NWS: news

Belgium’s high council for health is recommending that everybody aged 60 and over should take the shingles vaccine. The virus that causes shingles may lead to a painful rash especially among over 60s, which lasts for months. The vaccine is also recommended for over 16s with reduced immunity. The new advice has been issued following the launch of a new improved vaccine that is relatively expensive and for the minute is not refunded by the health funds.