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Winter vaccination programmes in UK and Ireland

Overview

Winter vaccination programmes for influenza and COVID-19 have launched in parts of the United Kingdom and Ireland.

In Scotland, the Scottish Ambulance Service is assisting with community drop-in clinics. These sessions target specific groups, including healthcare workers, the homeless, unpaid carers, and cattle and swine workers. Residents in various locations will receive appointment information through post, text, or email.

In Ireland, the HSE West and North West regions are rolling out vaccines. Priority groups include individuals aged 60 and older, pregnant women, healthcare workers, and those with underlying medical conditions. Additionally, children aged 2 to 17 are advised to receive the flu vaccine, which is available as a needle-free nasal spray. Eligible individuals can receive both vaccines during a single appointment at participating pharmacies and GPs at no cost.

Entities

Pohjois-Savon hyvinvointialue · Pohde · Scottish Ambulance Service · Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation · HSE West and North West

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [HEALTH] 6 sources
    Winter vaccination programmes launch in Scotland and Ireland

    Winter flu and COVID-19 vaccination programmes have launched in Scotland and Ireland, targeting high-risk groups, healthcare workers, and the elderly through clinics and pharmacies.

  2. 9 days ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources
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Sources

680news.com · aksa.fi · dailydigest.ie · kitchener.citynews.ca · ohb.scot.nhs.uk · saolta.ie · sievi.fi · sttinfo.fi · todaysnorthumberland.ca · warkaudenlehti.fi