NHS Forth Valley urges high-risk groups to book spring Covid jab
NHS Forth Valley has urged anyone living in Falkirk and nearby areas who are offered the Covid-19 vaccine to get vaccinated and stay protected - because the virus is still a threat.
Similar to 2025, this year’s spring vaccination programme is focussing on keeping the most vulnerable people in the community safe, including older people, care home residents, and anyone with a weakened immune system.
Those contacted, are urged to get vaccinated because experts know they’re at a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from Covid-19.
Once vaccinated, people are most protected in the three months after getting it, but protection weakens over time, so even those who were given a winter Covid-19 vaccination have been urged to get their spring Covid-19 protection.
Dr Calum Robertson, speciality doctor in public health and immunisation coordinator for NHS Forth Valley said: “Covid-19 can be serious, especially for older adults and those with weakened immune systems. Protection from vaccination reduces over time, so it’s important those eligible get vaccinated to keep their protection topped up.”
The spring vaccination programme runs from April 1 until June 30, and eligible people will be contacted shortly.
People can reschedule appointments using the national online booking portal or via the National Vaccination Helpline national vaccination helpline on 0800 030 8013 (open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturday).
More information on the spring vaccination programme, including eligibility, is available here.