First Minister John Swinney is encouraging all eligible individuals to get their free winter flu and Covid jabs as soon as possible. This vaccination program aims to reduce the severity of symptoms for those at high risk and alleviate pressure on the healthcare system during the busy winter season.
It is crucial to check your eligibility and receive the vaccination to protect yourself and others, especially during the peak flu season around Christmas and New Year. By doing so, you can help safeguard the most vulnerable members of our communities and support the NHS when it needs it the most.
Eligible individuals include school pupils, children aged two to five not in school, children between six months and two years at risk, NHS frontline workers, unpaid carers, and more. It is essential to take advantage of this opportunity to stay healthy and protect those around you.
Dr. Sam Ghebrehewet, head of vaccination and immunization at Public Health Scotland, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated to reduce the risk of serious flu illness and prevent the spread of the virus. The flu vaccine provides the best protection against the flu strains expected to circulate this season, and it takes about 10 days for immunity to develop after vaccination.
To check your eligibility and schedule your vaccination, you can visit NHS Inform online. Don’t wait until it’s too late – protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community by getting vaccinated this winter. Let’s work together to stay healthy and safe during the upcoming festive season.
