Chapter 23 - Varicella Zoster

Status: Updated on

Date of updateKey changes
V1. 16 September
2025

Updated to include varicella vaccination catch-up
recommendations for those born on or after 1 October 2024.

Updated to include varicella vaccination recommendations for
children and adults living in congregate settings
accommodating international migrants.

Updated efficacy data regarding Shingrix.

Updated recommendations text to provide more detailed
clinical guidance in line with NIAC’s herpes zoster vaccine
recommendations.

Removal of information about intramuscular varicella-zoster
immunoglobulin as it is no longer available.

A new section highlighting variations from product
information included.