Select one of the above links for more information or call 0800 22 44 88 for advice on the flu.
Useful information
People who work with poultry
It you are the owner of 50 or more poultry, or you work in close contact with large numbers of poultry, you should read the following leaflet regarding seasonal flu vaccine. You will be offered a free flu jab every year for as long as you are working with poultry.
Download the 
Flu vaccine for people who work in close contact with poultry (PDF, 144Kb)
What's Pneumococcal?
Pneumococcal infection is the second biggest cause of bacterial meningitis in the UK and Ireland. Pneumococcal vaccination is recommended for certain groups of people who are at greater risk of infection as a result of their age or other predisposing health problems.
This document gives full details of pneumococcal and the people who are at most risk.
Download the What’s Pneumococcal? (PDF, 89Kb)
Leaflets & TV Ad
The following leaflet was sent out to GP surgeries around Scotland, outlining the facts behind the flu and flu vaccinations.
Download leaflet (PDF, 9.59Mb)- Letter from GP (PDF, 341Kb)
- Download Flu poster (PDF, 481Kb)
The leaflet has also been translated into the following langauges:
- Arabic (PDF, 773Kb)
- Bengali (PDF, 801Kb)
- Chinese (PDF, 708Kb)
- Gaelic (PDF, 696Kb)
- Hindi (PDF, 649Kb)
- Polish (PDF, 718Kb)
- Punjabi (PDF, 803Kb)
- Urdu (PDF, 724Kb)
For Braille, large print and audio versions, please email Rona Watters or call 0131 244 5542.
Other useful information
- NHS 24 Flu section
- Scottish Government Health and Community Care
- Carers Scotland Keep Warm Keep Well
- Department of Health Pandemic flu
What is Flu?
Flu is much more serious than you may think. Flu is a virus that can cause chills, fever and a sore throat and, if you have heart or lung problems or are 65 or over, it will hit you hardest.
Who needs the flu vaccination
Anyone who suffers from heart or lung problems, or is 65 or over, should get the flu vaccine. Conditions and diseases which can make flu much more dangerous include: asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, cystic fibrosis, diabetes and HIV infection.
How the flu vaccine works
The vaccine takes around ten days to work and will protect you from flu for around a year. And you have to get vaccinated annually, because the virus develops different strains, and last year's vaccine won't protect you from this year's flu virus.
Where do i go to get my vaccination
If you think you're eligible for the flu vaccination, just contact your GP surgery or pharmacist to find out more. The vaccine is quick, free and could save you weeks of misery.