We recommend shingles vaccination from the age of 60. Basic immunisation consists of 2 vaccinations at intervals of 2 months to 6 months. For patients with risk diseases, vaccination is carried out from the age of 50. Risk diseases include, for example:

• HIV infection.
• Rheumatoid arthritis.
• Systemic lupus erythematosus.
• Inflammatory bowel disease.
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or bronchial asthma.
• Chronic renal failure.
• Diabetes mellitus.

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