Roughly one in three people will develop the infection in their lifetime, which can cause a painful rash.
There are calls to introduce a free shingles vaccine for people over 65.
The Seanad Independent Group is to bring the motion today.
Roughly one in three people will develop the infection in their lifetime, which can cause a painful rash.
Senator Joe Conway says a free vaccine would have a huge impact.

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