Topkins Pharmacy

6 Station Road
Harpenden AL5 4SE

Services

Private Shingles vaccine for aged 50 and over-- Cost £245.00 per dose. The primary vaccination schedule consists of two doses of 0.5 mL each: an initial dose followed by a second dose 2 months later.

5 mins

What the shingles vaccine is for
Shingles is a common condition that causes a painful rash. It can sometimes lead to serious problems such as long-lasting pain, hearing loss or blindness.
You're more likely to get shingles, and it's more likely to cause serious problems, as you get older or if you have a severely weakened immune system.
The shingles vaccine helps: reduce your chances of getting shingles
reduce your chances of getting serious problems if you do get shingles

It's available on the NHS for all adults turning 65, those aged 70 to 79 and those aged 18 and over with a severely weakened immune system. Follow the link below for more information.
https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/shingles-vaccine/

Private RSV Vaccine-- adults aged 60 and over Cost £245.00

5 mins

We are offering the RSV vaccine privately for adults aged 60 and over.
please note that It's offered free on the NHS if you're pregnant or aged 75 to 79.
The RSV vaccine helps protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections.
RSV is a common cause of coughs and colds. Most people get it several times during their life.

It usually gets better by itself, but in some people (especially babies and older adults) it can cause illnesses, such as:
pneumonia (a lung infection)
bronchiolitis (a chest infection that affects babies)
These illnesses can cause serious breathing problems. They may need to be treated in hospital and can be life-threatening.

Getting an RSV infection can also make your symptoms worse if you have a lung condition, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

The RSV vaccine helps reduce the risk of serious breathing problems like pneumonia and bronchiolitis.

Who should have the RSV vaccine
You can get a free RSV vaccination on the NHS if:

you're 28 weeks pregnant or more – the vaccine is recommended during every pregnancy to help protect your baby after they're born
you're aged 75 to 79
you turned 80 years old after 1 September 2024