Seniors to Receive Shingles Vaccine Free of Charge This information is care of The Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat Starting September 15, 2016, the shingles vaccine will be available free of charge for Ontarians 65 to 70 years of age, saving approximately $170 for eligible seniors. This important new investment will reduce the likelihood of Ontario seniors developing what can be a very serious and painful infection. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus. In seniors it results in a painful rash and can lead to complication...
