Swinney Receives Flu Vaccine and Calls It Crucial for NHS Protection
Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, emphasized the importance of the flu vaccine in shielding the National Health Service (NHS) this winter. He made the remarks after receiving his flu jab in Edinburgh on Thursday.
The vaccination was administered by Tina McInnes at NHS Lothian’s centre in Ocean Terminal. Swinney, who is an unpaid carer for a family member, urged people to take up their vaccine appointments.
“There’s 980,000 vaccines have been deployed already, and we are seeing, despite all of that, a slight increase in the level of admissions to hospital as a consequence of flu,”
he told the PA news agency, cautioning that even with high vaccination numbers, careful monitoring is essential.
“A crucial component of this is making sure that we have adequate levels of vaccination to members of the public and our health and social care system are protected.”
Who Is Eligible for the Flu Vaccine
- People aged 65 or over
- Pregnant women
- Individuals with specific health conditions
- Unpaid carers
- Health and social care workers
Last winter, 6,500 people in Scotland required hospital care due to flu, placing extra pressure on the NHS. According to Swinney, vaccines remain the most effective way to reduce serious cases and maintain resilience in healthcare services.
Author’s Summary
John Swinney urged Scots to get vaccinated against flu, describing it as key to strengthening the NHS amid rising seasonal infections.
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