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

How to Book or Reschedule Your Vaccination Appointment

Log in online using your unique username and password:

  • Your username will be in your letter, email, or text message.
  • If you need your login details, you can recover them easily.

Prefer to call? You can also book or reschedule your appointment by phone.

Need more help? Visit NHS Inform for full guidance on accessing the portal, booking and rescheduling.

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.

Staff Winter Vaccine

Winter Flu Vaccine for Health and Social Care Staff

Who can get vaccinated?
  • All frontline Health and Social Care Workers
  • All NHS Workers

Are eligible for a flu vaccine.

How to get vaccinated?

Two Convenient Options:

  • Drop-in clinics: available at designated clinics. See details below.
  • Book at an available clinic: appointments are available at designated staff clinics and also at community clinics.
How to Book or Reschedule Your Vaccination Appointment

Log in online using your unique username and password. If you need your login details, you can recover them easily.

Prefer to call? You can also book or reschedule your appointment by phone.

Need more help? Visit NHS Inform for full guidance on accessing the portal, booking and rescheduling.