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Vaccinations NHS Lothian
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Adult Flu Vaccination

Adult Flu Vaccination

The flu vaccine offers the best possible protection against illness from the flu virus over the wintertime.

You’re eligible for a flu vaccine this winter if you’re:

  • aged 65 and over
  • aged 18 to 64 with an eligible health condition
  • pregnant
  • a resident of a care home for older adults
  • living with someone who has a weakened immune system
  • an unpaid or young carer
  • a frontline health or social care worker
  • a non-frontline NHS worker
  • a poultry worker or bird handler
  • an asylum seeker living in a Home Office hotel or B&B accommodation
  • experiencing homelessness or substance misuse
  • living in a Scottish prison
How To Get Vaccinated

Invitations will be sent to groups aged 65 and over and those aged 18 to 64 with an eligible health condition:

  • Digital invitations (text or email) will be sent to those who have opted for digital communication.
  • Postal invitations will be sent to those who have not opted for digital communication. 

Local Health & Social Care Partnership (HSCP) Teams will contact care homes to arrange vaccination of their residents.

For groups not sent a scheduled invite, please self-book using the online portal, or contact us to make an appointment.

Vaccination Clinics

Locations, Opening Times and Accessibility Guides

Accessibility Guides:

  • Click the links below to view the accessibility guide for each of our vaccination clinics.

Language Support:

  • Telephone Interpretation: Available at all clinics. Inform the vaccinator or team member of your preferred language.
  • BSL Interpreters: Arrange in advance by contacting the Lothian Vaccination Enquiries Helpline.