Shingles Vaccine Clinics
The Department of Health has used up its limited supply of vaccine and there are no clinics scheduled at this time.
Contact your local pharmacist and ask if they offer a shingles vaccination, or can recommend another location.
Health Department District Office
Contact your district office for health information and services in your area. The office will know if there are any shingles vaccine clinics planned.
About the Vaccine and Clinics
The shingles vaccine is available for any adult living in Vermont, age 60 and older, who DOES NOT have a contraindication to this vaccine.
A person should NOT get a shingles vaccine if she or he:
- has ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction to gelatin, the antibiotic neomycin, or any other component of shingles vaccine.
- Has a weakened immune system because of HIV/AIDS, cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, an immune deficiency disease, or is undergoing immuno-suppressive therapy.
- is being treated with drugs, such as steroids, that affect the immune system.
- is undergoing cancer treatments, such as radiation or chemotherapy.
- has active, untreated tuberculosis.
- is pregnant, or might be pregnant. Women should not become pregnant until at least three months after getting the shingles vaccine.
Someone with a minor illness, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. But anyone who is moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting the vaccine. Talk to your primary care provider if you have any questions about whether you should get the shingles vaccine.
Shingles immunizations through the Vermont Department of Health clinics are available at no cost. Donations are appreciated to help with the purchase of additional doses.
When attending a shingles clinic, bring verification of age and Vermont residency, such as a drivers license, other form of government ID, or Passport.