DUBAI, 12th October, 2023 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Health and Prevention has announced that it is now offering the herpes zoster vaccine, the certified vaccine for the prevention of shingles, at health facilities serving those 50 years old and above.

The vaccine, which is administered in two doses six months apart, supports disease prevention in line with prevention best practices to eliminate or reduce the risk of shingles infection among adults while diminishing complications for those infected.
The Ministry made this announcement at its headquarters in Dubai during a scientific session attended by Dr. Hussain Abdul Rahman Al Rand, Assistant Undersecretary for the Public Health Sector, the managers of several Ministry administrations and departments, and representatives of local health authorities.