Shingles 2026 Update

Shingles (herpes zoster) is a vaccine-preventable disease that causes significant pain and complications. With recent changes to the National Immunisation Program and the deregistration of Zostavax in December 2024, nurse immunisers need to stay current with ATAGI recommendations for Shingrix. This CPD module provides an evidence-based 2026 update on shingles, covering clinical presentation, at-risk populations, current NIP eligibility, and safe vaccine preparation and administration. Designed for immunisers practising in Australia, it supports confident, accurate, and person-centred vaccination practice.

Shingles 2026 Update

Shingles (herpes zoster) is a vaccine-preventable condition that causes significant pain and complications. With recent changes to the National Immunisation Program and the deregistration of Zostavax in December 2024, nurse immunisers need to stay current with ATAGI recommendations for Shingrix.

This CPD module provides an evidence-based 2026 update on shingles, covering clinical presentation, at-risk populations, current NIP eligibility, and safe vaccine preparation and administration. Designed for immunisers practising in Australia, it supports confident, accurate, and person-centred vaccination practice.

Your price: 15.00

Quantity:

Members: $0.00

Non-Members: $15.00

Content Type: Elearning module

CPD Hours: 1.00

Created: Tuesday, 28 July 2026

Area/s of Study

Clinical skills
Community and primary health
Immunisation

Related CPD courses


Navigating The Australian Immunisation Handbook 2026 Update The Australian Immunisation handbook is an invaluable resource when administering vaccines as per the National Immunisation program and also with catch-up. This CPD module is a tutorial on navigating the online handbook, locating the inform....
Introduction to Tracheostomy Patients with a tracheostomy tube may present across different settings requiring tailored care. This module is designed for any healthcare professional caring for a person with a tracheostomy. This module will provide evidence-based infor....
The evolving journey of neuroscience nursing from 1860 Join the ACN History Faculty in this intriguing webinar to explore the changing role of neuroscience nursing since the 1860s.
School Immunisation Programs 2026 Update School immunisation programs play a vital role in protecting adolescents against vaccine-preventable diseases. This CPD explores the vaccines routinely offered and funded through Australia's secondary school immunisation programs and outlin....