17/09/2025
Vaccination season has officially kicked off this week 💉🦠 We’re gearing up for another busy winter full of coughs and colds! 🤧
You will be contacted either by text, email or letter if you are eligible for ANY winter vaccine. If your appointment does not suit, please call the vaccination line on 0800 030 8013 to reschedule or use the online booking portal instead 🗓️
Please note the eligibility criteria for the COVID booster has changed this year. The following will NOT qualify for this vaccine:
🔹 Chronic respiratory disease (e.g. COPD)
🔹 Heart conditions
🔹 Kidney or liver disease
🔹 Chronic neurological conditions
🔹 Diabetes
🔹Those aged 65-74
🔹Health and social care workers
🔹 Pregnant women
If you have ANY queries relating to the winter vaccines, please call the vaccination helpline on 0800 030 8013. GP practices no longer have any involvement in the vaccination programme ☎️
We would strongly encourage all those eligible for a vaccine this winter to attend their appointment 💉✅ These viruses can be deadly and getting vaccinated can greatly reduce your chance of hospital admission if you do develop symptoms 🚑
For more information regarding the programme ➡️ https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/winter-vaccines/
