The impact of shingles can be serious and long-lasting

Shingles is well known to cause a painful rash, blisters and excruciating nerve pain that can last for months, or even years.^1,3

ZOSTAVAX is the only single-dose shingles vaccination funded on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for eligible adults 70–79 years.^6,7*

*NIP catch-up program for people aged 71–79 is time limited.⁸

ZOSTAVAX is a live vaccine, check contraindications before prescribing.⁶

	For adults aged 70-79 years.8
	ZOSTAVAX single-dose shingles vaccination, available on the NIP for eligible patients.6,7
	Visit Community Immunity for resources to support shingles vaccination in your practice. Use your practice software to identify eligible patients. Recall eligible patients with letters, phone calls and sms reminders. Recommend vaccination to eligible patients visiting for other reasons, like influenza vaccination.
	Remember – Your recommendation is critical to protect your eligible patients from shingles.6,11

Before prescribing, please review Product Information available at http://seqirus.com.au/PI. Further information is available on request from Seqirus.

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