Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Fund more shingles vaccines. Make it available for those age 60+
Closed
31 signatures
What the petition asks
We think the government should bring the age down to 60 to qualify for the shingles vaccine.
People can get Shingles and become really ill, even in their 50s. It doesn't only affect people from age 65 (the age it is available from at present).
Timeline
| 31 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Sep 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
31
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
31 Mar 2025
Closed
30 Sep 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 30 Aug 2026.