U.K. Government Now Pushing Shingles Vaccine for Elderly

A British government committee has recommended vaccinating everyone between the ages of 70 and 79 against shingles.

"I welcome the recommendation that we should look for a cost-effective vaccine," said Gillian Merron, minister for public health. "A vaccination program would be good news for those in their 70s. It would improve quality of life by offering protection against this illness".'

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Big Pharma's Next Vaccine Rip Off: UK Elderley to be Vaccinated Against Shingles

The Government plans a vaccination programme to protect against shingles.
Everyone aged between 70 and 79 would be vaccinated against the illness, which can be particularly severe in this age group and can lead to sufferers being hospitalised.

Department of Health officials are understood to be investigating whether the vaccine can be bought at a price to make the plan ‘cost-effective’.

The recommendation – which has not been triggered by any specific concern – was made by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) at its meeting last October. All recommendations by the JCVI based on cost-effectiveness must be implemented and funded by the Government.

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'The recommendation – which has not been triggered by any specific concern – was made by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) at its meeting last October.' No they just thought it would be a good idea to rip the tazpayer off yet again and put the health of our elders at risk once again!!!

For more details on the JCVI and their ties to big pharma see here...