As we enter the winter months, protecting ourselves and our communities against flu has never been more important. The flu vaccine is a safe and effective way to reduce the risk of serious illness and prevent avoidable hospitalisations.
As health and social care workers we all have a responsibility to protect patients and ourselves and one very important way we can do this during winter is to get the flu vaccination.
The vaccination team are doing everything they can to make access to the flu vaccine easier, with peer immunisation clinics and options to book appointments at any of our vaccination clinics.”
We know that healthcare professionals are among the most trusted voices when it comes to vaccination, and by sharing clear, consistent messages, you play a vital role in supporting colleagues, patients, and the wider public to make informed choices.
There will be evidence-based information on the benefits of the flu vaccination shared with you through internal communication channels in the coming weeks to help keep you up to date with the latest research.
This information combined with safety culture cards will facilitate informed discussions, with patients and colleagues, on the need to be vaccinated and how to overcome potential barriers. The card also has a QR code and a link to a survey.
By encouraging patients, and getting vaccinated ourselves we can help keep the people of Lanarkshire well and protect our health service through the months ahead.
There will be regular updates throughout September on where and when you can get the flu vaccine and also information on how to become a peer immuniser. Staff vaccinations will be available from mid-October.
