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It is for this reason that the Scottish … In fact, people with a compromised immune system are over 50 times more likely than a healthy person to die of flu. It is recommended to have the flu jab in the early autumn prior to the onset of the flu season, which peaks in December and January. Seasonal Influenza Immunisation Programme 2020-21 in Scotland The seasonal flu immunisation programme helps to protect the most vulnerable and alleviate pressure on the NHS. "People still think that the flu is just like a cold. "Please protect yourself against flu this year. In summary these are: • for those aged 65 and over – the adjuvanted trivalent influenza vaccine (aTIV) (with the cell-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine (QIVc) offered if aTIV is unavailable) • for under-65s at risk, including pregnant women, offer QIVc or, as an alternative, the egg-grown quadrivalent influenza vaccine (QIVe) 20. You may be eligible to have the vaccine as a nasal (nose) spray. By Conor Matchett. Our.explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Flu is serious. Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer recommends you have the free flu vaccine this year if you: are aged 65 or over (by 31 March 2021) have an eligible health condition; live in the same home as people previously shielding from coronavirus; are an unpaid or young carer; With coronavirus around it's more important than ever to get the flu vaccine. With coronavirus (COVID-19) around it's more important than ever to get the flu vaccine this autumn to protect yourself, others and the NHS.Vaccination for the different groups will begin as soon as the necessary supply of vaccine becomes available. Having flu and Covid-19 together significantly increases your risk of death, government scientists said. More than 30 million people will be offered a free flu vaccine in 2020 as fears mount over Covid-19 and flu combining (Image: David Cheskin/PA Wire). ".As the first coronavirus pandemic peak coincided with the end of the last flu season, the full relationship between flu and coronavirus is not yet known. Depending on where you live, you may be able to get your vaccine at:Search for a service near you by entering your postcode below.Please input your postcode in the following format: A12 1BC.NHS inform has more information on this condition.Flu symptoms come on very quickly and can include symptoms such as:The vaccine takes around 10 days to work and should help protect you from flu for around a year.