Vaccination Service

As we get older, our immune system becomes weaker. This means it is harder for our bodies to fight infections. Vaccines help to protect against serious illness, hospital stays and complications from infections. The following vaccines are recommended for older adults in the UK:

• RSV vaccine
  This vaccine helps reduce the risk of serious illness from RSV infection. RSV is a common virus that affects the lungs and airways. It can cause serious chest infections like pneumonia. The vaccine is offered to everyone after they turn 75.
• Pneumococcal vaccine
  This vaccine helps protects against pneumococcal infection. Pneumococcal infection can lead to illnesses including bacterial meningitis and pneumonia. The vaccine is offered to everyone after they turn 65.
• Shingles vaccine
  This vaccine reduces the risk of developing shingles. If you do get shingles, the vaccine can make the symptoms milder. Shingles is caused by the same virus as chickenpox. It can stay in the body and become active again later in life. The vaccine is offered to everyone after they turn 65.

NHS Lanarkshire’s Vaccination Service provides the vaccinations listed on this page. Anyone living in Lanarkshire who is suitable for the vaccinations will be invited to have them.

Our seasonal programmes are delivered at our three main sites:

• Coatbridge Vaccination Centre, 96 Main Street, Coatbridge, ML5 3BQ – Car Parking Options
• Hamilton Vaccination Centre, Brandon Gate, Hamilton, ML3 0XB – There is no on-site parking available at Brandon Gate. The nearest parking facilities are Brandon Street Car Park and Duke Street Car Park, both located directly opposite the venue. Hamilton Bus Station is also situated opposite the site.
• Lanark Lifestyles, Thomas Taylor Avenue, Lanark, ML11 7DG

We may use other sites when they are available. There will also be local ‘pop up’ clinics.

For information about vaccine appointment times at each centre, please see our week by week vaccination guide.

If you think you may have missed a vaccine or have any questions, please contact the vaccination team on 01698 687456.

Interpreting services at clinics

We can arrange an interpreter quickly if you need one. Interpreters are available in over 200 languages including British Sign Language. We use the LanguageLine app on iPads.

If you need an interpreter, please tell a member of staff when you arrive for your appointment.

• NHS Inform shingles vaccine: https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/shingles-vaccine/
• NHS Inform pneumococcal vaccine: https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/pneumococcal-vaccine/
• NHS Inform RSV vaccine for adults: https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/rsv-vaccine-for-adults
• NHS Inform immunisations: https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/

Information in other languages and formats can be found on the NHS Inform pages above.