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N.L. to start covering shingles vaccines for some seniors

Shots will be available through public health in June

CBC NewsMaddie Ryan

Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald and acting Health Minister John Haggie made the vaccine announcement Wednesday in St. John's. (Maddie Ryan/CBC)

Seniors between 65 and 70 years old — and those over 70 who are immunocompromised — will have increased access to a shingles vaccine starting June 1.

The announcement was made Wednesday by acting Health Minister John Haggie, who was joined by Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald.

"This is a significant, large group of…

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