Shingles is a painful viral infection caused by the chickenpox virus. Anyone who has had chickenpox is at risk of developing shingles.
The shingles vaccine reduces your risk of getting the shingles infection and, if you do get shingles, it reduces the chance of developing complications.
Vaccination against shingles is available to all New Zealanders over 50 years old, and free for those over 65. You are eligible to get a free shingles vaccination for 12 months once you turn 65.
This vaccination is not funded for all patients, so a fee may apply for this service.
We understand the importance of family wellbeing. The health of you and your family is at the centre of everything we do here. We care that the people in our local Johnsonville community can trust our team of local, knowledgable and passionate professionals to provide advice and solutions to help them live happy and live well.
