Who is at risk?

If you are aged 65 years or over or if you are at higher risk:

• If you have a chronic respiratory disease (including asthma)
• If you have chronic heart disease
• If you have chronic renal disease
• If you are diabetic
• If you have a weak immune system
• If you live in a long-stay residential or nursing home
• If you have a chronic liver disease
• If you are a carer

The Nationial vaccination service will send you an invitation when this is due. The National vaccination helpline number is 0800 030 8013.

Everybody aged 65 and over should now be immunised to help protect them against pneumococcal infection which can cause diseases such as pneumonia, septicaemia (blood poisoning) and meningitis. You will receive a letter from the vaccination service.  The vaccination helpline can be contacted on 0800 030 8013.

Children registered at Hermitage Medical Practice will be called to attend for their childs immunisation appointment at the immunisation clinic held at Allermuir Health Centre, 165 Colinton Mains Drive, Edinburgh, EH13 9AF each Wednesday.  Invitation letters from the local vaccination team, will be sent for all appointments. The Vaccination Appointment Line is 0131 312 1860 Mon - Fri 0830 to 1630hrs.