The amendments, announced in June and July respectively, come into force on September 1.
The shingles vaccine has been expanded while the HPV jab will go down to one dose
Following advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation , the NHS said the updates will “make it easier for people to get protected, especially those who are more vulnerable”. It is estimated that one in five people will develop shingles in their lifetime, which can lead to blindess, nerve pain, hearing loss and even death.
Launched in 2008, the jab, along with cervical screening, “has the potential to eliminate cervical cancer completely”, the NHS said. Dr Mary Ramsay, head of immunisation at the UKHSA, said: “Shingles is an extremely painful condition and complications can be long-lasting. Older people and those with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable so I’d encourage all those newly eligible from today to come forward.
“These measures have the backing of the country’s leading medical experts who continually look for ways to update our programmes and ensure those who need it are offered the best protection against serious illnesses.
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