Despite the updated guidance the flu vaccination will still be offered to over 50s across Scotland.
Other groups such as frontline health and social care workers, care home residents or younger people with certain health conditions will continue to be eligible for both vaccinations.The NHS will contact eligible people outlining appointment details or inviting them to book.She said: "Vaccination remains the best way to protect yourselves, your loved ones, and the NHS from both COVID-19 and flu viruses, and I encourage all those eligible to take up their invitations when they are offered.
Dr Claire Cameron, consultant in Health Protection at Public Health Scotland said the programme focused on protecting those at highest risk. She added: "One of the ways we're doing this is by offering vaccination to people who are most vulnerable to illness later in the programme to ensure they have maximum protection in the peak of winter."
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