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Around 20–30% of people develop shingles at some point, most of them after 50. Here is what shingles is, why it is worth preventing, and which groups the vaccine is funded for under the National Immunisation Program.

Australia's National Lung Cancer Screening Program began in July 2025. Unlike bowel or breast screening, it doesn't post invitations — if you're eligible, the first step is a conversation at your next appointment.

A Heart Health Check is an appointment with your GP that looks at your risk of heart disease and what to do about it. Here's who it's for and what it covers.