Guidance

Easy read guide to the shingles vaccine

Easy read leaflet providing information on the shingles vaccine.

Applies to England

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This easy read leaflet provides information on the shingles vaccination such as doses, eligibility and possible side effects. These easy-read leaflets are aimed at eligible adults who have a learning disability and their parents or carers. This should be given to any eligible person with a learning disability, or those that care for them.

You can view, download, or order printed copies of this leaflet for free from Find Public Health Resources(https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-public-health-resources)) using the product code: 1264 345A EN 00.

You can download an audio files of this leaflet for free from Find Public Health Resources using the product code: C24SGX1AU.

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Find this resource on www.gov.uk/publichealthresources where you can view, download or order resources free of charge.

Alternatively, you can get in touch by phone or email.

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Updates to this page

Published 12 September 2024
Last updated 10 March 2026 show all updates
  1. Added links to the Easy read and audio leaflet on Find public health resources website.

  2. Added link to the audio version of the easy read guide to shingles leaflet.

  3. Added the word, first to page 5, paragraph 2.

  4. First published.

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