Vaccines help prevent serious diseases and keep you and your community healthy. We all benefit when there are high levels of protection against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Find out about immunisations offered in Scotland at www.nhsinform.scot/immunisation
When enough people are immunised against an infection, it’s more difficult for it to be spread to those who are not immunised. This is called herd immunity or population protection. Learn more about the benefits of immunisation at nhsinform.scot/benefitsofimmunisation
The vaccines offered in Scotland have been tested for safety and effectiveness. Their safety continues to be monitored while they are in use. You can find out more about vaccine safety from gov.uk/mhra
Vaccines offered in the Scottish Immunisation Programme are free of charge. When everyone takes up their offer of vaccination, everyone in the community has a better chance of living long, healthy lives.
If you cannot attend your scheduled appointment call 01563 826540 between 9am – 5pm to reschedule.
If you’re invited for a COVID-19 vaccination this spring, it’s because experts know that your age or health condition mean you’re at higher risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19.
You get your strongest protection from the vaccine in the first three months after getting it. Over time, this protection gradually fades. So, even if you had your winter vaccination, it’s important to get another dose this spring to reinforce your immunity and help keep you safe.
This spring, the COVID-19 vaccine is being offered to:
- Residents in care homes for older adults
- Adults aged 75 and over (born on or before 30 June 1950)
- People with weakened immune systems aged 6 months and over (by 31 March 2025)
The spring vaccination programme runs from 31 March until 30 June. If you’re eligible, you will be invited by letter, email or text message, depending on your selected communication preference. The first two weeks of the programme in Ayrshire will focus on visiting local care homes and making visits to housebound individuals, before mass vaccination clinics open on Monday 14 April.
You can reschedule your appointment using the online portal or via the National Vaccination Helpline (0800 030 8013).