Current vaccination programme

Current vaccination programmes include:

Shingles vaccine | NHS Inform
Eligible patients for this vaccine will be contacted directed by NHS Lothian.

Pneumococcal vaccine | NHS inform
Eligible patients for this vaccine will be contacted directed by NHS Lothian.

MMR vaccine | NHS inform
All babies and children in Scotland are eligible for the MMR vaccine. The vaccine is offered in two doses, the first between 12 and 13 months, the second at 3 years 4 months. Although normally given at these times, if it’s missed, it can be given at any age. You can contact your local immunisation team on 0131 446 4295 to discuss your child's eligibility for the MMR vaccination.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
RSV is a common and highly infectious respiratory virus that affects the breathing system. While most RSV infections are usually mild, it can cause severe illness in babies under one year of age and some older adults. For those at greatest risk, RSV can cause pneumonia and bronchiolitis, leading to complications and hospitalisation. Getting the RSV vaccine is the best way to protect yourself. NHSScotland recommends you have the RSV vaccine if you are aged 75 to 79 years old or pregnant.

Older adults who are eligible will be sent an appointment letter. Pregnant women are encouraged to speak to their midwife about getting the vaccine from 28 weeks of their pregnancy.
For more information please visit www.nhsinform.scot/rsv-adult or www.nhsinform.scot/rsv-baby

Winter Covid-19
Eligible patients for this vaccine will be contacted directed by NHS Lothian.

Drop-in programmes

Eligible patients are now available to drop-in to one of the following sessions to receive their Shingles or Pneumococcal vaccination.

Shingles eligible patients include:

You are eligible for the Shingles Vaccine, if on the 1 September 2023 you were aged:

65 or 70
71-79 (and have not previously had this vaccine).

Pneumococcal eligible patients include:

You are eligible for the Shingles Vaccine, if you are aged 65 or over.

Drop-in clinic times

East Lothian Community Hospital, Hospital Road, Haddington, EH41 3PF
- Monday to Friday
  - 08:00 to 09:45
  - 10:30 to 12:00
  - 13:00 to 16:00
Musselburgh Primary Care Centre, Inveresk Road, Musselburgh, EH21 7BP
- Monday to Sunday
  - 08:00 to 09:45
  - 10:30 to 12:00
  - 13:00 to 16:00
Edington Cottage Hospital, 54 St. Baldreds Rd, North Berwick, EH39 4PU
- Monday to Friday
  - 08:00 to 09:45
  - 10:30 to 12:00
  - 13:00 to 16:00

If you receive wish to amend or change your appointment time, visit https://vacs.nhs.scot/csp or call 0800 030 8013.

Getting to vaccination centres

The Royal Voluntary Service may be able to help you get to a vaccination appointment.

Contact them at eastlothian@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or phone 01875 811 011. Or you can contact HCL's Dial-a-Ride service.

Please note, charges may apply for these services.

Plan your journey

To help you plan your journey across all modes of transport in East Lothian, download the GoSEStran app for free from the Google Play or Apple App stores. Or scan the QR code below

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