Shingles Vaccine
Shingles vaccination with Shingrix, the same vaccine used in the NHS programme, given privately as a two-dose course.
At a glance
Injection
£480
Two doses, 6 to 12 months apart.
The shingles vaccine helps protect against a painful, blistering condition and reduces the risk of serious complications if you do get it. The NHS offers it free to people turning 65, those aged 70 to 79, and adults with a severely weakened immune system. If you fall outside these groups, or simply don’t want to wait, Shingrix, the same vaccine used in the NHS programme, is available privately at our Preston clinic.
What is shingles?
Shingles is a reactivation of the chickenpox virus, causing a painful, blistering rash. It can happen to anyone who has previously had chickenpox, and you can get shingles more than once, so vaccination is still worthwhile even if you’ve had it before.
Who should have the shingles vaccine?
On the NHS, the vaccine is offered free to adults turning 65, to those aged 70 to 79, and to adults with a severely weakened immune system. Eligibility generally runs up to your 80th birthday for the first dose.
Outside these cohorts, for example if you’re in your 50s or early 60s and want protection sooner, or you’ve missed the NHS age window, we offer the same Shingrix vaccine privately.
Doses, schedule and cost
Shingrix is given as a two-dose course by injection, at £240 per dose, with a full course cost of £480. In line with the NHS schedule, the two doses are usually given between 6 and 12 months apart.
Common questions
Can I pay for the shingles vaccine before I turn 65?
Yes. Private vaccination with Shingrix is available at any age from 50 onwards, so you don’t have to wait for your NHS eligibility to come around.
I’ve already had shingles once. Is it worth having the vaccine?
Yes. You can get shingles more than once, so vaccination is still recommended even if you’ve had it before.
Can I have the shingles vaccine alongside other vaccines?
Usually, yes. Shingrix can typically be given at the same time as the flu, COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccines, so it’s worth mentioning if you’d like to combine visits.
Book your shingles vaccination in Preston
Book a consultation to get started with your Shingrix course, or browse our full vaccination range to see what else we offer at Longridge Travel Health Clinic.
Other Vaccinations We Offer
Compare doses and prices across our vaccination range, all given at our Longridge clinic near Preston.
Whooping Cough Vaccine
1-dose courseWhooping cough (pertussis) vaccination, a single dose often chosen by pregnant women or adults topping up their protection.
Meningitis B Vaccine
2-dose coursePrivate MenB (Bexsero) vaccination for teenagers, students and adults in Preston.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
1-dose coursePneumococcal vaccination protects against the most common cause of bacterial pneumonia, given as a single dose.
Vaccination Questions Answered
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Do I need a GP referral for a private vaccination?
No. You can book directly with us for any of the vaccines on this page. Same-day appointments are usually available, and there is no waiting list.
How much do private vaccinations cost?
Individual vaccines range from £40 to £240, and the price includes your appointment with the pharmacist. Meningitis B is priced separately at £140 per dose (£280 for the two-dose course). Get in touch and we will confirm the exact price for the vaccine you need before you book.
Which vaccines can I get free on the NHS instead?
Several, but only for certain ages or groups. Shingles, for example, is free on the NHS from age 65, and whooping cough is offered in pregnancy. If you are not sure whether you already qualify, ask us when you get in touch and we will always tell you honestly rather than sell you something you could get free elsewhere.
Can children have these vaccines?
For suitable vaccines, yes. We will confirm what is appropriate for your child’s age at the appointment. Some services at the clinic, such as blood tests and ear wax removal, are 16 and over, but vaccination age depends on the specific jab.
Is the private vaccine the same as the NHS one?
Yes. We use the same vaccines used in the NHS programmes, for example Shingrix for shingles and the standard MMR vaccine. The difference is convenience and access, not the vaccine itself.
Do you vaccinate for travel?
Travel vaccines are handled separately because the advice depends on where you are going. See our travel health service for hepatitis A, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, Japanese encephalitis and anti-malarial tablets.
How long does each vaccine last?
It varies by vaccine. MMR gives long-lasting protection after two doses; shingles protection is strong but not lifelong; flu is an annual jab. Our pharmacist will explain what to expect for the vaccine you are having.
Can I get more than one vaccine in the same visit?
Often yes, depending on the vaccines. Tell us what you are after when you book and we will advise whether they can be given together or need spacing out.
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