Older Adults (65+)
This page provides information about recommended immunisations offered to older adults (65 years or more).
Recommended vaccines for older adults include:
Influenza (Flu)
Anyone who suffers from heart or lung problems or is 65 or over should get the flu vaccine. The annual flu vaccine is made available from October each year in advance of the winter flu 'season'. A fresh vaccine is developed and provided each year to protect against the particular flu strains circulating that year.
Information on the annual flu vaccine can be found by visiting the Immunisation Scotland Flu Pages (external link).
Pneumococcal
The pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for everyone aged 65 and over and all adults with serious heart, chest, kidney and other long-term health problems. The pneumococcal vaccine protects against most types of infection from the streptococcus pneumoniae bacterium. The bacterium causes pneumonia, meningitis and septicaemia (blood poisoning). One injection will provide years of protection.
Reviewed 21 February 2011