The Latest Breaking News from Shingles

Gethin Jones and Rav Wilding revealed the presenter, 47, had a suspected case of shingles

Unlike many of its peers, GSK just reported a big year-over-year jump in vaccine sales - and there's more growth to come, as the pharmaceutical company expands both its pipeline and the geographical reach for its vaccines.

The chickenpox vaccine is already offered as part of childhood immunisation programmes in several countries, including Canada, the US, Australia and New Zealand. Now the UK government’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recommended it be included as part of the routine immunisations children receive in the UK.

Youngsters should be offered two doses when they are aged 12 months and 18 months, scientists have said.

The painful infection is very common and often starts with a tingling feeling in the skin

Australians most at risk of complications from developing shingles will be eligible to receive a free vaccine against the virus.

Since immune systems weaken as we age, vaccinations are especially important for older adults to avoid potential complications from common illnesses.

Adults aged 50 or more lack acceptance of adult vaccination, survey finds; lack of guidelines, misconceptions, and cost of shingles vaccine hinder uptake

The amendments, announced in June and July respectively, come into force on September 1.