Winter Flu Vaccination Programme

The flu vaccine is part of the 2022/23 winter vaccination programme and is the safest and most effective way to help protect yourself against flu and reduce the risk of spreading flu to others.

Find out if you are eligible for a flu vaccine here.

If eligible, you will normally be offered a Covid-19 booster vaccine at the same time as your flu vaccine. 

Adults

Adults who have missed or were unable to attend their original appointment for any reason can attend a drop-in clinic, book online, call the National Vaccination Helpline on 0800 030 8013 or contact one of the local pharmacies offering flu vaccination (see list below) to book an appointment.

Tuesday 24th January – Tuesday 28th February, running everyday (including weekends) 8.30am – 7.00pm

• Falkirk Community Hospital
• Stirling Health & Care Village
• Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre

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If you’ve not yet had your flu or COVID-19 vaccines this winter – it’s not too late! Both vaccines are available until the end of March and can be given during any stage of pregnancy. The vaccines are free and the best way to protect you and your unborn baby.

Flu and COVID-19 can lead to complications such as early labour, low birthweight and stillbirth so it is recommended you:

• have the flu vaccine every time you’re pregnant. This is because the flu viruses circulating change each year and the vaccine can help protect you and your developing baby against flu during pregnancy and for at least 3 months after birth.
• have all the recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. This is because you are at increased risk of COVID-19 and some pregnant women have become seriously unwell and have needed hospital treatment.

It is safe to get both vaccines at the same time, but if you would prefer to get these at separate appointments this can be arranged. Vaccination is a choice, it’s important you have the information you need to make an informed decision.

The whooping cough vaccine is also recommended as soon as possible from week 16 of your pregnancy.

Speak to your midwife on 01324 567182 about the vaccines offered during pregnancy. For more information visit www.nhsinform.scot/vaccinesinpregnancy.

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Children aged 2 – 5 – Drop-in Vaccination Clinics

Drop-in vaccination clinics for children aged 2 to 5 years and not yet at school (children must be aged 2 years or above on 31 August 2022 to be eligible) who haven’t had their flu vaccine are running every day throughout January at the following locations – no appointment needed.

Monday to Sunday between 8:30am and 7.00pm at:

• Falkirk Community Hospital
• Stirling Health & Care Village
• Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre

Children at Primary or Secondary School

Children and young people at Primary or Secondary school who have missed their flu vaccination at school can attend a drop-in vaccination clinic – no appointment needed (as listed above)

Primary, Secondary, and Nursery Teachers and Pupil-facing Support Staff

You can attend a drop-in clinic (as listed above), book your flu vaccine appointment online, call the national vaccination helpline on 0800 030 8013 or contact one of the participating local pharmacies offering vaccinations (listed below).

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Prison Staff

You can attend a drop-in clinic (as listed above), book your flu vaccine appointment online, call the national vaccination helpline on 0800 030 8013 or contact one of the participating local pharmacies offering vaccinations (listed below).

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Pharmacies

A number of local pharmacies are offering Covid-19 and Flu vaccinations to those currently eligible. A full list of pharmacies is available below. Please contact the pharmacy direct to arrange an appointment.

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Information for all Other Priority Groups

For more information or to check eligibility, please visit NHS Inform.