Question reference: S6W-03424
- Asked by: Foysol Choudhury, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 1 October 2021
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Current status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 18 October 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that people can easily rearrange their flu vaccination appointments and that these take place locally.
Answer
We are working with NHS Scotland Health Boards to put in place delivery models for the 2021-22 seasonal flu vaccination programme to suit local circumstances, whilst maintaining a COVID-19 safe environment and maximising efficiency.
If someone is unable to attend for their flu vaccination, they can rearrange their appointment to a more convenient time or location on line at Rearrange your flu vaccine appointment | The flu vaccine (nhsinform.scot). If invited by their GP practice or local Health Board, they should rearrange their appointment with them directly. If cancelling the appointment, the Flu Vaccination Helpline on 0800 030 8013 can assist with this.