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Immunocompromised people aged 50+ are now eligible for the shingles vaccine

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Immunocompromised people aged 50 and over are now eligible for the shingles vaccine. The vaccine reduces your chances of getting shingles and reduces the risk of complications if you still develop it.

Read more on our website, including answers to some commonly asked questions, here: lupusuk.org.uk/immunocompro...

If you have any questions, please feel free to post them here or send me an email (Debbie@lupusuk.org.uk) and I will do my best to help.

Take care

Debbie

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Interesting article. I’m sure you are all aware. 😢 https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/dec/07