According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults 50 years and older should get two doses of the shingles vaccine called Shingrix, separated by 2 to 6 months, to prevent shingles and related complications. Adults 19 years and older who have weakened immune systems because of disease or therapy should also get two doses of Shingrix, as they have a higher risk of getting shingles and related complications. There is no maximum age for getting Shingrix, and people who had shingles in the past can still get the vaccine to help prevent future occurrences of the disease. The NHS recommends the shingles vaccine for people at higher risk from shingles, including all adults turning 65, those aged 70 to 79, and those aged 50 and over with a severely weakened immune system. If you turned 65 before September 1, 2023, youll be eligible for the shingles vaccine when you turn 70. Everyone aged 70 to 79 is eligible for the shingles vaccine. Depending on the type of vaccine you have, youll have either 1 dose or 2 doses (given between 6 and 12 months apart) . Shingrix is not recommended for adults under age 50 who have a healthy immune system.