Flu Vaccination 2021/22

2021-2022 Flu Immunisation

It’s likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes coronavirus (COVID-19) will both be spreading this autumn and winter. Flu is a respiratory virus so it has similar symptoms to coronavirus. This year all flu vaccines will be managed by the Health Board. All under 16's will be managed by child health. Everyone entitled, over 16 will receive an appointment by post from NHSGGC. GP practices are not involved and cannot assist with queries. Please check the below link for more information. If you're eligible, your flu and coronavirus booster vaccines will be given at the same time, one in each arm. Please see our Covid/Booster page for more information.

 https://www.nhsinform.scot/flu-vaccine/the-vaccines/the-flu-vaccine 

Who will be offered the flu vaccine

The people most at risk from flu will be prioritised for the vaccine.

The following groups of people are recommended to have the free flu vaccine this year. Please click which link applies to yourself for more information on how you will receive the vaccine this year.

• Adults aged 50 or over (or will be by 31 March 2022)
• Pregnant women
• People aged 6 months or over with an eligible health condition
• Healthcare workers
• NHS independent contractors including GP, dental and optometry practices, community pharmacists and laboratory staff (working on coronavirus testing) and support staff
• Social care workers who deliver direct personal care
• Unpaid and young carers
• Nursery, primary and secondary school teachers and pupil facing support staff in both a Local Authority and Independent setting
• Prisoner population
• Prison officers and support staff who deliver direct front-facing detention services
• Children aged 2–5 years and not yet in school (children must be aged 2 years or above on 1 September 2021 to be eligible)
• Primary school children (primary 1 to primary 7)
• Secondary school pupils (years 1 to 6)

Visit the child flu page for more information about the flu vaccine for children.

Those aged 70 or over will be contacted by their local NHS health board with details about their appointment.

Information about how to arrange your flu vaccination for all other eligible individuals will be available soon. Please do not phone your GP practice or NHS 24 for this information.

NHS Scotland recommends you get the vaccine as soon as it is offered to you.