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Shingles vaccination uptake: nurses have vital role

Nurses and GPs play a pivotal role in uptake of the shingles vaccine in a UK programme targeting people over 70
Posted 05 September 2019 - 12:00
Picture shows a 3D illustration of herpes viruses and antibodies. Nurses and GPs play a pivotal role in shingles vaccine uptake, according to researchers investigating why people have the vaccination.
 
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