3798. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health whether she has considered introducing a free shingles vaccination programme for adults aged 60 years and over, given that approximately half of all shingles cases occur in this age cohort and that the incidence and severity of the disease increase with age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63012/26]

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3798. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health whether she has considered introducing a free shingles vaccination programme for adults aged 60 years and over, given that approximately half of all shingles cases occur in this age cohort and that the incidence and severity of the disease increase with age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63012/26]

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1. 7 September 2026

   Vaccination Programme

   3798. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health whether she has considered introducing a free shingles vaccination programme for adults aged 60 years and over, given that approximately half of all shingles cases occur in this age cohort and that the incidence and severity of the disease increase with age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63012/26]

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