Patients living on the Isle of Arran who were impacted by the recent winter vaccine clinic cancellation are being contacted with updated appointment details.
The new arrangements have been put in place after the planned 31 October clinic at Ormidale Sports Pavillion was cancelled due to ferry disruptions.
The rescheduled clinic for this group of 319 patients will take place on Friday 14 November at Brodick Hall.
Those affected have been contacted by telephone. A small number will receive their details by post, as our contact centre staff were not able to reach them by phone.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran Director of Public Health Lynne McNiven said:
“Unfortunately ferry disruptions meant we were unable to host our previously planned winter vaccine clinic on Friday 31 October.
“Staff have now secured an alternative date for those patients to receive their COVID and seasonal flu vaccines ahead of the winter, so please attend Brodick Hall on 14 November at the time allocated where our vaccinators will be delighted to welcome you.”
After this clinic has taken place, if you have missed your appointment, there will still be the opportunity to be vaccinated on Arran in a community pharmacy setting. From 15 November onwards, those aged 18 years and over can contact Brodick Pharmacy, by telephoning 01770 302250 to arrange an appointment for your flu or COVID-19 vaccination.
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BACKGROUND
You’ll be offered flu and coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines this winter if you’re:
- living in a care home for older adults
- aged 75 and over
- aged 6 months and over with a weakened immune system
You’ll be offered the flu vaccine if you’re:
- aged 65 and over
- aged 18 to 64 with an eligible health condition
- pregnant
- living with someone who has a weakened immune system
- an unpaid or young carer
- a health care or patient facing social care 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
- living in a long-stay residential care home or other long stay care facility
From 15 November, COVID and flu vaccines will be available in a community pharmacy setting for those eligible who have not attended their mass vaccination appointment. Please contact the pharmacy to make arrangements: Brodick Pharmacy (Arran Pharmacy Ltd), KA27 8AU – Telephone: 01770 302250