Primary Care Services in East Lothian

Current vaccination programmes include:

The NHS winter vaccine programme in Scotland has started

If you’re a health, social care or social worker who works directly with patients, or provides care and support services, you’re eligible for the flu and COVID-19 vaccines this year.

If you’re a non-frontline NHS worker, you’re eligible for the flu vaccine.

Vaccine delivery arrangements are different across Scotland so look out for your local health board communications about local clinics, drop-ins and other opportunities to get your vaccine close to home or work.

For more information and to book your appointment online, visit nhsinform.scot/wintervaccines. If you cannot find a suitable appointment, please keep checking as new appointments are added regularly.

If you are unable to use the booking portal, call the Vaccination Helpline on 0800 030 8013.

Shingles vaccine | NHS Inform
Eligible patients for this vaccine will be contacted directed by NHS Lothian.

Pneumococcal vaccine | NHS inform
Eligible patients for this vaccine will be contacted directed by NHS Lothian.

MMR vaccine | NHS inform
All babies and children in Scotland are eligible for the MMR vaccine.  The vaccine is offered in two doses, the first between 12 and 13 months, the second at 3 years 4 months.   Although normally given at these times, if it’s missed, it can be given at any age.  You can contact your local immunisation team on 0131 446 4295 to discuss your child's eligibility for the MMR vaccination.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
RSV is a common and highly infectious respiratory virus that affects the breathing system. While most RSV infections are usually mild, it can cause severe illness in babies under one year of age and some older adults. For those at greatest risk, RSV can cause pneumonia and bronchiolitis, leading to complications and hospitalisation. Getting the RSV vaccine is the best way to protect yourself. NHSScotland recommends you have the RSV vaccine if you are aged 75 to 79 years old or pregnant.

Older adults who are eligible will be sent an appointment letter. Pregnant women are encouraged to speak to their midwife about getting the vaccine from 28 weeks of their pregnancy.
For more information please visit www.nhsinform.scot/rsv-adult or www.nhsinform.scot/rsv-baby

Winter Covid-19
Eligible patients for this vaccine will be contacted directed by NHS Lothian.

 

Vaccination appointments

Please visit NHS Lothians website for up to date information on appointments - Vaccination clinics – Vaccinations

If you receive wish to amend or change your appointment time, visit  https://vacs.nhs.scot/csp or call 0800 030 8013.

Drop-in and Pop-up Clinics

Please visit NHS Lothians website for up to date information on clinic operating hours/locations - Vaccination clinics – Vaccinations
 

Getting to vaccination centres 

The Royal Voluntary Service may be able to help you get to a vaccination appointment.

Contact them at eastlothian@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or phone 01875 811 011. Or you can contact HCL's Dial-a-Ride service.

Please note, charges may apply for these services. 
 

Plan your journey 

To help you plan your journey across all modes of transport in East Lothian, download the GoSEStran app for free from the Google Play or Apple App stores. Or scan the QR code below