Question reference: S5W-32124
- Date lodged: 29 September 2020
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Current status: Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 4 November 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government when people who receive and are entitled to the flu vaccination annually will receive a communication enabling them to receive it, and where these will be carried out.
Answer
Responsibility for delivering the Seasonal Flu Vaccine in 2020-21 rests with Health Boards and Integration Authorities. Those who are entitled to a free seasonal flu vaccine will be contacted by their Health Board letting them know where they will receive the vaccine and how to book their appointment. The best source of information on this for the public is NHS Inform which can be found here: www.nhsinform.scot/flu or on the information line on: 0800 224488.
We have prioritised the older age group of 65+ along with those who are at risk. This is to ensure that all those who need it most will have access to an appointment and the opportunity to be vaccinated before the start of flu season.
The majority of invitation letters have now issued to people who are currently eligible for a free flu vaccine. We anticipate that the remaining letters will issue within the next two weeks.