Given as two injections 8 weeks to 6 months apart for full protection.
PRIVATE VACCINATION SERVICE
Shingles Vaccination in Wythenshawe, Manchester
Protect yourself against shingles with our private vaccination service in Wythenshawe, Manchester. A two-dose vaccination course, recommended for adults from the age of 50, that reduces the risk of shingles and the painful nerve problems it can cause.
Recommended 50+
Two-Dose Course
No GP Referral Needed
2
dose course
Shingrix Vaccine
£199
per dose
- Shingrix vaccine & administration
- Two-dose course for full protection
- Suitability check & advice
WHY VACCINATE
The Shingles Vaccine
Strong protection against a painful condition that becomes more likely with age
Bowland Pharmacy
Private Vaccination Clinic
Reduces Risk, Severity & Nerve Pain
A Two-Dose Course Against Shingles
Shingles (herpes zoster) is caused by the same virus as chickenpox. It stays dormant in the nervous system and can reactivate years later as immunity weakens — causing a painful, blistering rash on one side of the body, often with lasting nerve pain (postherpetic neuralgia). A two-dose vaccination course reduces the risk of shingles and the chance of long-term nerve pain.
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Two-Dose Course
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Less Shingles, Less Pain
Reduces your risk of shingles, eases symptoms if it does occur, and helps prevent lasting nerve pain.
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Risk Rises With Age
Shingles is more common and more severe as you get older, which is why it's recommended from age 50.
KNOW THE FACTS
What is Shingles?
A painful reactivation of the chickenpox virus
Reactivated Virus
Shingles is caused by the chickenpox virus reactivating years later. If you've had chickenpox, the virus is already in your body.
Painful Rash
It usually appears as a band of blisters on one side of the body or face, often with burning or stabbing pain.
Lasting Nerve Pain
Some people develop post-herpetic neuralgia — nerve pain that can last for months or years after the rash clears.
Risk Rises With Age
Shingles becomes more common and more serious with age, especially from 50 onwards or with a weakened immune system.
GOOD TO KNOW
Had Chickenpox? You Carry the Virus
Almost everyone who had chickenpox as a child carries the dormant virus and can develop shingles later in life. Vaccination with Shingrix dramatically reduces that risk and the chance of long-term nerve pain.
WHO IS IT FOR
Should you get vaccinated?
Recommended for older adults and those at higher risk
Recommended For
Adults 50 and Over
Shingles risk climbs with age, so vaccination is recommended for older adults who want to avoid it.
- Adults aged 50 and over
- Anyone who has had chickenpox
- Private service ideal for adults aged 50–64 wanting protection before NHS eligibility
Especially Useful
Higher-Risk Adults
Particularly worth considering if you are more likely to get shingles or to have complications.
- Weakened immune system
- Had shingles before
- Immunosuppressed adults who want a convenient private appointment
NHS Eligibility
The shingles vaccine is available free on the NHS for adults turning 65 or 70, adults aged 70–79 who have not yet been vaccinated, and all severely immunosuppressed adults aged 18 and over. Our private service is ideal for adults aged 50–64 who want protection sooner, or anyone who prefers the convenience of a same-day appointment at our Wythenshawe clinic.
TRANSPARENT PRICING
Shingles Vaccination Pricing
Clear pricing per dose — no hidden extras
Shingrix
Shingrix Vaccine
£199
per dose
- Shingrix vaccine
- Administration by our pharmacist
- Suitability check & advice
Price is £199 per dose, so the full two-dose course is £398. Both doses are required for maximum protection and are given 8 weeks to 6 months apart. No booster is currently recommended after completing the course. Please ask our team if you have any questions about suitability.
WHAT TO EXPECT
What to expect at your appointment
A simple, friendly visit to our Wythenshawe clinic
Quick Check
We confirm you're suitable for Shingrix and answer any questions before we start.
First Dose
The injection takes just a moment and is given in the upper arm.
Two Visits
The second dose is given 8 weeks to 6 months after the first to complete the course.
Mild Side Effects
A sore arm, tiredness or aches for a day or two are common and pass quickly.
Recommended 50+
Most suitable for adults from 50, and for at-risk adults from 18. We'll advise on timing.
Private Service
For those outside NHS eligibility, or who want it sooner — no referral needed.
SHINGLES FAQs
Common Questions
Shingrix is given as a two-dose course — the second dose is given 8 weeks to 6 months after the first. Protection lasts for several years.
It's recommended for adults from age 50, and for at-risk adults from 18 (for example, those with a weakened immune system). We can check your suitability at your appointment.
Yes. You can have shingles more than once, so vaccination is recommended even if you've had it before. We'd usually wait until the episode has fully settled.
Side effects are usually mild and short-lived — a sore arm, tiredness, headache or aches for a day or two. Serious reactions are very rare.
No. They protect against the same family of virus but are different vaccines. Shingrix is specifically designed to prevent shingles and its complications in adults.
Book Your Shingles Vaccination
Choose a time that suits you at our Wythenshawe clinic
Same Day Appointments
Recommended 50+
No Referral Needed
Protect yourself against shingles
Book your shingles vaccination with our friendly team in Wythenshawe today. Quick, convenient and professional.