From 1 November 2016, the Australian Government will subsidise the Shingles vaccine so it is free for Medicare card holders aged 70-79. The vaccine reduces the outbreak of shingles and shingles pain by up to 60%.

From 1 November 2016, the Australian Government will subsidise the Shingles vaccine so it is free for Medicare card holders aged 70-79. The vaccine reduces the outbreak of shingles and shingles pain by up to 60%.