Older Adults Vaccinations
For routine vaccinations people will be contacted directly by NHS Forth Valley when they become eligible. There is no need to contact your GP practice.
People will be offered a variety of opportunities to be vaccinated within community vaccination centres across Forth Valley.
Those who are housebound will continue to get their vaccination at home and care home residents will get their vaccination in their care home setting.
People who have been previously invited for vaccination by their GP and have not yet taken up the offer will be given a further opportunity to come forward by invitation over the coming year.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
The pneumococcal vaccine provides some protection against one of the most common causes of meningitis and against other conditions such as severe ear infections and pneumonia caused by pneumococcal bacteria.
People aged 65 or over are offered a single dose of the vaccine.
It may also be available if you’re under 65 (including children) and fall under one of the risk groups, or have a serious medical conditions.
Shingles Vaccine
The shingles vaccine helps reduce your risk of developing shingles. If you do get shingles, it can reduce how serious the symptoms will be.
Eligibility for the shingles vaccine depends on what age you were on 1 September 2024, and whether you have an eligible health condition. Visit Shingles vaccine – NHS inform for more information.
If you’re not sure if you’re eligible, you can use the age eligibility calculator to check.
Flu Vaccine
Information about the vaccine is available on the Winter Vaccination page when the programme is active.
Enquiries
If you have an enquiry about vaccinations or to reschedule an appointment please contact us.
Email: fv.vaccinationenquiries@nhs.scot
Phone: 0800 130 3120