Don’t let your protection fade this Spring

The Spring Coronavirus (Covid-19) Vaccine Campaign started last month (April) for eligible groups, so those eligible in the Western Isles are being encouraged to look out for appointment letters in the post.

NHS Scotland recommends you have a spring dose of the COVID-19 vaccine this year if you:

• are aged 75 years and over on 30 June 2024 (i.e. you were born on or before 30 June 1949)
• live in a care home for older adults
• are aged 6 months or over (by or on 31 March 2024) and have a weakened immune system.  

Although carers and people who live with individuals who have a weakened immune system were offered vaccination in winter, they are not eligible for the coronavirus vaccine this spring. This is to allow NHS Scotland to prioritise those most at risk.

It’s important to keep up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines as your level of protection may have faded since your last dose. Getting the vaccine this spring will top up your protection and help prevent you from getting seriously ill or dying from COVID-19.

If you’re eligible, you’ll be sent an invitation letter. If the appointment is not suitable and you would like to reschedule, or if you do not want the vaccine, we ask that you contact us to let us know as soon as possible so that the appointment slot is not wasted. You can contact us on 0808 196 8383 or email wi.vaccination@nhs.scot

For further information visit NHS Inform or the NHS Western Isles vaccination webpage at: www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk/vaccination-clinics