Travel vaccination
Shingles
Reduce your risk before long-haul travel
Overview
Shingles is caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus and is more common with age. Vaccination is highly effective.
Who needs it
Adults aged 50 and over.
Dosing schedule
2 doses, 2–6 months apart.
Common side effects
Sore arm, tiredness, muscle aches for 1–3 days.
Common destinations
Worldwide