Monaghan Senator Robbie Gallagher said while he welcomes the rollout of the national shingles vaccine programme, he’s “disappointed” that the rollout won’t kick in until June of next year.
The vaccine programme will include people aged 65 and older and immuno-compromised groups. It will be implemented on a phased basis over five years.
Up until now the vaccine was only available privately at a cost.
Now it will be available to everyone who is immuno-compromised and older people.
Senator Gallagher described the rollout as a “game-changer” for older people and the immuno-compromised.
Speaking to Northern Sound, the Fianna Fail representative said he will raise his concerns with the Health Minister as to why the vaccine should be rolled out before June.