Shingles

Eight questions people ask, put to Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode and ChatGPT in November 2026.

Led with the right place
Led with the right place
Led with the right place
Led with the right place
Got the NHS facts right
12 of 12 answers
Got the NHS facts right
Got the NHS facts right
Got the NHS facts right
Cited NHS or accredited sources
17 of 23 answers with sources
Cited NHS or accredited sources
Cited NHS or accredited sources
Cited NHS or accredited sources

The questions

Question
The NHS says
AI Overviews
AI Mode
ChatGPT
pregnant and think I have shingles rash on my side
111 or urgent GP
Google AI Overviews Led with the right place
The NHS says call NHS 111, or get an urgent GP appointment
Google AI Mode Led with the right place
The NHS says call NHS 111, or get an urgent GP appointment
ChatGPT (logged out) Led with the right place
The NHS says call NHS 111, or get an urgent GP appointment
my 12 year old has a shingles rash on her back, does she need to be seen
111 or urgent GP
Google AI Overviews Led with the right place
The NHS says call NHS 111, or get an urgent GP appointment
Google AI Mode Led with the right place
The NHS says call NHS 111, or get an urgent GP appointment
ChatGPT (logged out) Led with the right place
The NHS says call NHS 111, or get an urgent GP appointment
My dad is having chemotherapy and has a painful blistering rash that looks like shingles. How urgent is it?
111 or urgent GP
Google AI Overviews Led with the right place
The NHS says call NHS 111, or get an urgent GP appointment
Google AI Mode Led with the right place
The NHS says call NHS 111, or get an urgent GP appointment
ChatGPT (logged out) Led with the right place
The NHS says call NHS 111, or get an urgent GP appointment
What age do you get the shingles vaccine on the NHS if you turned 65 before September 2023?
At age 70
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says eligible at age 70England
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says eligible at age 70England
ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS
The NHS says eligible at age 70England
Who can get the shingles vaccine on the NHS if they're 72?
Ages 70 to 79
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says shingles vaccine for ages 70 to 79England
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says shingles vaccine for ages 70 to 79England
ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS
The NHS says shingles vaccine for ages 70 to 79England
How long do I have to start antiviral tablets for shingles after the rash appears?
Within 3 days
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says within 3 days of rash
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says within 3 days of rash
ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS
The NHS says within 3 days of rash
Is a rash on both sides of my body likely to be shingles?
Unlikely shingles
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says unlikely if both sides
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says unlikely if both sides
ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS
The NHS says unlikely if both sides
What age do you get the shingles vaccine on the NHS?
No single NHS line
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Matches the NHS

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 23 with sources
NHS websiteNHS15
The Cranborne PracticeNHS2
JAMA NetworkUS health website2 Banner HealthUS hospital1 March of DimesUS website1
Obstetric and Gynaecology Clinic GroupAustralian hospital1

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 8 with sources
The Cranborne PracticeNHS2
JAMA NetworkUS health website2
NHS websiteNHS2
Banner HealthUS hospital1 March of DimesUS website1
Obstetric and Gynaecology Clinic GroupAustralian hospital1

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 8 with sources
NHS websiteNHS7
Anna PharmacyUK health company1
Hyde Park PharmacyUK health company1
Patient PowerUS health website1
Rothesay Pharmacy ChoiceUK health company1

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 7 with sources
NHS websiteNHS6
All Wales Therapeutics and Toxicology CentreNHS1
Skin Health Info (British Association of Dermatologists)UK professional body1 GOV.UKUK government1 Macmillan Cancer SupportUK charity on the PIF TICK list1
Welsh GovernmentUK government1