Vaccinations for adults

Important: October 2026: adult flu and COVID-19 winter vaccinations

If you are eligible for winter vaccines (flu and COVID-19) during winter 2026-27, NHS Scotland will contact you by letter, email or text message. You’ll be given details of your appointment or told how to book one. If you previously chose to be contacted digitally, you’ll receive a text or email with an appointment or prompt. Otherwise, you’ll receive a letter. The letter invites will arrive in the post in white envelopes with clear NHS Scotland branding. You may receive your invitation at a different time than previous years.

• Please wait until mid-October to be contacted.

• Appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations for the 12 to 17-year-old age group begin on 19 October.

You can use an online service to view and manage your upcoming vaccination appointments. You should attend the appointment you’ve been given, or rearrange your appointment online. If you do not wish to attend your NHS Scotland scheduled appointment, please contact us so we can offer a place to someone else. If you have a family member who you think would be eligible, please ask them to contact us to check or arrange their appointment.