Common side effects include pain at the injection site, redness, swelling, muscle pain, tiredness, headache, shivering, fever, and upset stomach. These side effects are generally mild and temporary.

Yes, you can still receive Shingles vaccine to help prevent future occurrences of shingles and reduce the risk of complications.

Yes. From September 2025, eligible Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) can receive means-tested subsidies for the Shingles vaccine. The subsidy amount depends on your CHAS card type or per-capita household income.

These subsidies are available at participating CHAS GP clinics, polyclinics, and MOH-funded long-term care institutions, with additional benefits for Pioneer and Merdeka Generation seniors. From mid-2026, you may also use MediSave to pay the remaining cost.

The Shingrix vaccine is available at Healthsprings clinics. Please speak with our doctors to check your eligibility and arrange your vaccination.

Shingles vaccine is administered as a two-dose series. The doses are given 2 to 6 months apart.