Autumn/winter vaccination programme 2023/24 Update 2 - 20.9.23
Frontline health and social care workers are eligible for a flu vaccination this autumn/winter. They are also being offered a Covid-19 booster vaccination.
Help protect yourself and the people you care for
- As someone delivering social care or as a carer, you are encouraged to get vaccinated to help protect yourself, your family and the people you care for.
- In your role, you will be caring for many people in at-risk groups such as older people or those with an underlying health condition.
- Getting vaccinated will mean you are much less likely to spread infection to them, helping to protect those you are caring for this winter.
- You can find out more in the national Flu vaccination guidance for social care workers and carers information.
Vaccination clinic details
The following staff drop-in clinics are currently available for flu and Covid-19 booster vaccinations in Ward 17, Borders General Hospital:
- Monday 25 September | 10am -8pm
- Tuesday 26 September | 10am – 8pm
- Wednesday 27 September | 9-5pm
- Thursday 28 September | 9-5pm
- Friday 29 September | 9-5pm
- Monday 2 October – Sunday 8 October | 9-5pm every day
- Monday 9 October – Friday 13 October | 9-5pm every day
Details of further staff drop-in clinics will be communicated in due course.
Alternatively, health and social care staff can drop-in to any community clinic to receive their winter vaccinations. Community clinics for the next two weeks are detailed below:
- Hawick Community Hospital Thursday 21 September | 11am – 7.30pm
- Jedburgh Town Hall - Friday 29 September | 11am – 7.30pm and Saturday 30 September | 9.30am – 6pm
- Greenlaw Health Centre - Saturday 23 September | 9.30am – 6pm and Sunday 24 September | 9.30am – 1pm
- Peebles Burgh Hall - Saturday 23 September | 9.30am – 6pm
- West Linton Graham Institute - Friday 29 September | 11am – 7.30pm and Saturday 30 September | 9.30am – 6pm
NB: Anyone with suspected Covid-19 infection should not attend vaccination sessions to avoid the risk of spreading the virus to others. If you have felt unwell, please wait until you have recovered before getting your vaccination.
Should you have any queries regarding the above, please speak with your line manager.