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CSL says new vaccines against shingles and the cold virus RSV have led to fewer people being immunised against the flu, but it still managed to grow sales.

Gethin Jones and Rav Wilding revealed the presenter, 47, had a suspected case of shingles

Nearly 47% of Americans ages 18 and over got a flu shot during the 2022–2023 flu season — but uptake of CDC-recommended vaccinations for hepatitis B and shingles lags.

The chickenpox vaccine is already offered as part of childhood immunisation programmes in several countries, including Canada, the US, Australia and New Zealand. Now the UK government’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recommended it be included as part of the routine immunisations children receive in the UK.

Youngsters should be offered two doses when they are aged 12 months and 18 months, scientists have said.

The painful infection is very common and often starts with a tingling feeling in the skin

Australians most at risk of complications from developing shingles will be eligible to receive a free vaccine against the virus.

Since immune systems weaken as we age, vaccinations are especially important for older adults to avoid potential complications from common illnesses.

Adults aged 50 or more lack acceptance of adult vaccination, survey finds; lack of guidelines, misconceptions, and cost of shingles vaccine hinder uptake