Flu vaccination letter reminder – book yours today!

With COVID-19 circulating across the country including the Western Isles, islanders are being reminded that it is particularly important to have the free Influenza vaccination.  Some eligibility groups who have not yet received their free Influenza vaccination will have recently received another letter inviting them to make their appointment. 

The Influenza vaccination is being offered to those aged 65 and over, those with underlying health conditions (e.g. asthma, stroke, diabetes), pregnant women, children aged between 2-5 years, primary school children and health care workers who are already eligible.  

NHS Western Isles has become aware today (Monday) that some letters issued nationally may have included incorrect information, relating to their appointment date. 

We apologise sincerely for the confusion caused by this error, and would strongly encourage those who receive their letters to contact the local Influenza Appointment Booking service on 01851 763304 (this is the correct number) to book an appointment, at a venue near them, as soon as possible.

Please note that phone lines 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.   

The Community Nursing Team is also continuing to carry out vaccinations to those who are identified as housebound. If you are housebound and want to request a home visit, please contact our Influenza Appointment Booking service, tel. 01851 763304, where they will relay this to the Community Nursing Team.

Again, we would apologise for this unfortunate error and thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding. We are currently looking into the cause of the issue. 

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