Flu vaccination clinics

If you are eligible for a free influenza vaccination and have not yet booked an appointment, NHS Western Isles is encouraging individuals to contact NHS Western Isles for an appointment at one of the scheduled clinics as follows, or to call us to book an appointment at a future clinic at a suitable time/later date.

Clinic availability for this week:

• Tuesday 15^th December – Borve, Habost, Bernera & Benbecula
• Wednesday 16^th December – Carloway, South Uist & North Harris
• Thursday 17^th December – Uig

Those in the Western Isles who are eligible for the influenza vaccination are being urged to contact NHS Western Isles to book an appointment, at a venue near them, on 01851 763304 (please note this number is correct).

Please note that phone lines (01851 763304) are open Monday to Friday, from 9am until 5pm. If it is more convenient, drop a message with your contact number to flu.vax@nhs.net and we will get back to you. Phone lines may be busy but please try calling back if you are unable to get through. 

Please do not contact your GP Practice as this year’s influenza vaccination programme is being managed by NHS Western Isles.

Eligible groups:

• Pre-school children aged 2 to 5 (children must be aged 2 years or above on 1 September 2020 and not yet in school) are also offered a free flu immunisation – again taken as a pain-free nasal spray
• Anyone aged 65 and over (by 31 March 2021)
• Anyone with an eligible health condition (e.g. asthma, stroke, diabetes)
• Pregnant women will be offered the flu vaccination by their midwife
• Healthcare workers
• Unpaid and young carers
• Those living in the same home as people previously shielding from coronavirus
• Social care workers who provide direct personal care
• Those aged 55 to 64 by 31 March 2021

Please visit  www.nhsinform.scot for further information and a full list of eligible conditions.

Flu is Serious! – NHS Western Isles | Serving the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.