The Department of Health and Social Care says the Island will be getting shingles vaccinations, even though it doesn't know how many cases there are.
Minister Lawrie Hooper faced a Tynwald question from Rushen MHK Juan Watterson about the jab.
Mr Hooper said because it's not a notifiable disease, there are no firm figures for how many cases of shingles there are on the Island .
But he says Manx Care should be rolling out an immunisation programme for those most at risk in the next few weeks.
Warning over beach work in Douglas next week
Douglas Council is asking people to take care on the beach as it shifts sand around from next week.
Racer appeals for return of missing awning
An Island racer has threatened to break fingers after his awning went missing from the Southern 100 paddock.
Charity worker announces Malew election bid
Another candidate has declared their intention to stand in the general election for Arbory, Castletown and Malew.
Woman releases fundraising poetry book
A book of poetry has been published by a local author in aid of cancer charities.
Castletown hosts tin bath racing
There'll be road closures in central Castletown today as the World Tin Bath Championships get underway.
Mountain Road closed for skateboarding today
The northern end of the Mountain Road will be shut for much of today.
Peel ready for huge community sale later
Peel will host the Island's biggest jumble sale today.
Cruise ship makes first stop of week
A cruise ship is making the first of three visits to the Isle of Man in a week this morning.
