NHS Ayrshire & Arran vaccination teams are returning to Brodick to offer a further winter vaccine clinic on the Isle of Arran.
Seasonal flu and COVID-19 booster vaccinations will be available on a drop-in basis on Friday 20 October at the Ormidale Sports Pavillion from 9am – 12.30pm.
Please check your eligibility on NHS Inform: Winter vaccines | NHS inform.
You don’t need an appointment to attend but if you prefer to book you can do so either by using the online portal or calling the national helpline on 0800 030 8013.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran Director of Public Health Lynne McNiven said:
“Vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and we strongly encourage those eligible to take up the offer. Both the flu and coronaviruses are always changing and getting vaccinated each year is the best way to stay protected for the whole winter season.
“Those eligible for both flu and COVID vaccines include people over 65 years old, people with weakened immune systems, pregnant women and frontline health and social care workers. If you are in one of these groups, live on Arran and have not yet had your winter vaccines please come along to the Ormidale Sports Pavillion on 20 October where our vaccinators will welcome you.”
Most housebound individuals resident on the island have already been visited by vaccinators, however arrangements are being made for further home visits on 20 October. Care home residents have already been offered their vaccinations.
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Background
- JCVI statement on influenza vaccines 2023-24
- For details on eligibility for winter vaccinations please visit NHS Inform Winter vaccines | NHS inform
- The National Vaccination Helpline is: 0800 030 8013