Winter Vaccine Information - Social Care Alba

As a health or social care worker, getting your winter vaccines helps to protect you and those you care for against serious illness. NHS Scotland recommends you get your vaccines as soon as they are offered to you. Social Care Alba are here to help keep you and those we care for safe.

Don’t let your protection fade this winter. Find out what you’re eligible for and how to arrange your vaccination appointment.

Visit nhsinform.scot/wintervaccines →

Frontline health and social care workers are eligible for both flu and COVID-19 vaccines.
All medicines, including vaccines, are tested for safety and effectiveness before they’re allowed to be used.
Viruses can spread more quickly in winter. Vaccines offer the best possible protection from flu and COVID-19.
If you are eligible for both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines this winter, they will be given at the same time where possible. Getting both together is safe in delivering maximum protection over the winter months.
Evidence shows that COVID-19 vaccine immunity fades and the flu virus changes over time.
To help avoid queues outside vaccine centres, please arrive as close to your appointment time as possible.
Those who need a vaccinator of a certain sex, or a private space to be vaccinated, can request this at the vaccination clinic.
Staff at vaccination clinics will always respect your religious and cultural beliefs.
Information about the flu and COVID-19 vaccines is available in a range of other languages at nhsinform.scot/wintervaccineslanguages 🔗. A translation service is also available by calling 0800 030 8013.
If you require an interpreter for your winter vaccines appointment, support is available from your local Health Board. Don’t let your protection fade this winter. Visit nhsinform.scot/transport-and-interpreter 🔗 for more information.