Invitations to people aged 65-74 years of age with no underlying conditions and those aged 12-64 years in a clinical risk group (excluding those with a weakened immune system) that leaves them at greater risk from COVID-19 will be the first to receive invitations, with appointments starting from 18 September. JCVI has advised that protection is highest in the three months following vaccination, so vaccinating those at highest risk of COVID-19 later provides greater protection over the peak winter period and into the new year. Clinical advice and evidence shows that administration of both vaccines together is a safe and efficient way to deliver maximum protection. The expansion of the flu programme to include secondary school pupils continues this winter, with all school age pupils, children aged 2-5 and children aged 6 months to under 2 years at risk being eligible.īoth flu and COVID-19 vaccines will be offered to people most vulnerable to illness and, where possible, administered at the same time. People aged 50-64 with no underlying health conditions, are now being called forward for appointments starting from 4 September. There will also be changes to call up dates to ensure maximum protection to these groups over the winter months.Įveryone over 50 and those with certain conditions will be offered a flu vaccination. This year’s programme has an increased focus on protecting those at highest risk of becoming seriously ill from flu and COVID-19. Following final advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland (PHS) are finalising plans for the roll out of Scotland’s winter vaccination programme, delivered at a local level by Health Boards across the country.
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