Shingles (also called herpes zoster) is the disease caused when the chickenpox virus reactivates. Shingles can cause severe pain that can last for months, especially for older people.
Vaccination is a safe and effective way to protect you from serious disease caused by shingles.
Anyone aged 70-79 years old who wants to protect themselves against shingles should talk to their doctor about getting immunised. Its recommended. The vaccine is free, but you may pay a GP consultations fee to give it to you.