Uptake for shingles vaccine unbroken almost 1 year after it became free in N.L.

Since June 1, 2025, anyone over 65 can get a shingles vaccine for free in Newfoundland and Labrador — something that was further extended to those over 50 on Sept. 1. According to one pharmacy manager in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, more and more people have come through the doors since to get the shot. CBC’s Henrike Wilhelm reports. »»» Subscribe to CBC NL to watch more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/cbcnl?sub_confirmation=1 Read our latest news and more here: https://www.cbc.ca/nl