Lanarkshire autumn and winter vaccination programme gets underway

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This year’s autumn and winter vaccination programme for residents across Lanarkshire gets underway this week.The flu and COVID booster will be offered to anyone who is eligible for either, or both, and appointments are already being issued.This year’s flu vaccine offers the best possible protection against the flu viruses likely to be circulating this season.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The protection is very important if you are likely to be in contact with high-risk people or if you are more at risk of serious flu illness like, older people and people with health conditions, babies and young children.The COVID booster will offer longer lasting protection against severe coronavirus illness to those who are more vulnerable and help build up immunity to the virus, so the body can fight it off more easily and any illness should be less severe.Dr Henry A.

Prempeh, health protection consultant and Immunisation co-ordinator, told Lanarkshire Live: “It is really important that anyone sent a flu appointment takes the time to attend."While at their appointment, if they are eligible, they will also be offered the COVID winter booster.“Anyone receiving an appointment with an unsuitable date, time or venue, can reschedule online or by calling the National Vaccination Helpline on 0800 030 8013."This will