Covid-19 Vaccinations Update

Ages 75+

Individuals aged 75+ and those on the shielding register (i.e received shielding letter from the government) should have been vaccinated by the GP practice unless housebound or in hospital. If you fall into the above age group and have not been offered your first vaccination, please contact your GP practice.

Ages 65-74

Individuals aged 65-74 years of age should have been vaccinated by the local health board unless housebound or in hospital. If you fall into the above age group and have not been offered your first vaccination, phone The National Covid Vaccination Helpline: 0800 030 8013

Ages 16 to 64 years with underlying health conditions

Those aged 16 to 64 years with certain underlying health conditions which put them at higher risk of serious disease and mortality will be contacted by the local health board by end of March. Info on specified health conditions found here.

Carers

Unpaid carers in receipt of carers allowance will be contacted by the local health board by end of March

Unpaid carers not in receipt of carers allowance will be able to self-refer from 1st March for the vaccine if they are not contacted by phone or letter.

If you are an unpaid carer and are not in contact with a service, you can register with your local carer centre. (West Dunbartonshire Carers: 0141 941 1550)

Other Groups

The timetable is not yet clear for individuals out with the above groups and will be based on vaccine supply.

For the most up-to-date information on coronavirus vaccine, please visit : NHS Inform

For any coronavirus vaccine enquiries, please phone the National Covid Vaccination Helpline: 0800 030 8013

February 17th, 2021