Shingles Vaccination
£250 per dose · Same-week appointments available · Open 7 days
About the Shingles Vaccination
Shingles (herpes zoster) is caused by reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus responsible for chickenpox. Following a childhood chickenpox infection, the virus lies dormant in nerve tissue and can reactivate decades later, typically in the context of reduced immune function associated with ageing, stress, or immunosuppressive treatment. Shingles presents as a painful, blistering rash following the path of a nerve, most commonly on the trunk or face.
The most debilitating complication is post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) — chronic nerve pain persisting long after the rash has resolved — which can last for months or years and is extremely difficult to treat. Shingles can also cause vision loss, hearing loss, and encephalitis when affecting nerves supplying the face. Shingrix (recombinant zoster vaccine) is highly effective, reducing the risk of shingles by over 90% and providing substantially superior protection to the older Zostavax vaccine.
Who should have this vaccination?
- Adults aged 50 and over, even those who have previously had shingles
- Immunocompromised adults aged 18 and over, including those on immunosuppressive therapy, living with HIV, or receiving chemotherapy
- Those aged 70 to 79 who are eligible for the NHS shingles vaccine but prefer the more effective Shingrix formulation
- Adults over 50 who did not receive Zostavax and wish to obtain the superior recombinant vaccine
Note: Shingrix is a non-live vaccine and is safe for immunocompromised individuals, unlike the older Zostavax (live attenuated) vaccine.
Vaccination schedule
Shingrix is given as a two-dose course, with the second dose administered two to six months after the first. For immunocompromised individuals, the interval may be shortened to one to two months. Both doses are required for full protection — a single dose provides some benefit but the second dose is essential for optimal and durable immunity. The vaccine can be given at the same time as the influenza vaccine at a separate site.
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Open 7 days · 8am–8pm · Unit 3, The Courtyard, Sutton Coldfield B75 7BU · Free parking · CQC-regulated
Getting the Shingles Vaccination at The Vesey
The Vesey Private Hospital in Sutton Coldfield provides the Shingles Vaccination without the delays associated with NHS appointment backlogs. Same-week appointments are frequently available, and no GP referral is required — you can book directly online or by calling 0121 387 3727.
Why vaccinate privately at The Vesey?
- Same-week availability — appointments typically available within days, not weeks
- Open 7 days including Sundays — 8am to 8pm with no weekend surcharge
- No GP referral needed — book directly online or by calling 0121 387 3727
- Expert travel health advice — our clinical team provides destination-specific vaccination schedules and travel health guidance
- CQC-regulated — rated 4.87 out of 5 from 700+ independently verified Doctify reviews
- Free on-site parking — immediately outside the clinic, serving Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Walsall, Tamworth, and the wider West Midlands
Corporate vaccination programmes
The Vesey offers workplace vaccination programmes for businesses across the West Midlands. On-site vaccination clinics can be arranged for groups of any size. Contact corporate@thevesey.co.uk or call 0121 387 3727 for further information and a quote.
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The Vesey · Sutton Coldfield · Open 7 days 8am–8pm · £250 per dose