Influenza (Flu)
This section provides information on the Influenza (Flu) vaccine.
An annual flu vaccine is offered from October onwards for everyone aged 65 and over, pregnant women and everyone with serious heart, chest, kidney and other long-term health problems. Find details of immunisations for over 65-year-olds.
For information about the annual Flu vaccine visit the Immunisation Scotland Flu Pages (external link).
Scotland's national seasonal flu vaccination programme starts on Monday, 3rd October 2011. The programme will be supported by a marketing campaign with TV, radio and digital advertising. Posters and leaflets have been produced aimed at pregnant women and people with long-term conditions and will be available in pharmacies, care organisations and other healthcare settings.
In addition, leaflets and posters for patient-facing NHS staff will be distributed across all local NHS Boards encouraging staff to get vaccinated. Copies of these can be found below.
The flu vaccine facts leaflet and poster
The flu vaccine for healthcare workers leaflet and poster
The flu vaccine for pregnant women leaflet and poster
A letter template for GPs has also been produced which can be used in conjunction with the leaflets for people with long-term health conditions to send to the most vulnerable patients. Three versions of this letter template can be found below.
Flu vaccination letter (Colour)
Flu vaccination letter (Black & White)
Flu vaccination letter (Plain text)
Page updated: 20 September 2011