Pneumococcal (PPV) vaccinations
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The pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine is also known as the PPV, pneumococcal or 'pneumo' vaccine.
We strongly encourage those eligible to take up the vaccination offer.
Important: May and June 2026 drop-in clinics for RSV, PPV and shingles vaccines
Drop-in vaccination clinics for RSV vaccinations, Pneumococcal (PPV) vaccinations and Shingles vaccinations are available in May and June at the Inverness Vaccination Centre in the Eastgate Shopping Centre.
Clinics are open during the hours of 08.45 to 12.15 and 13.00 to 16.15 on:
- Tuesday 12 May 2026
- Wednesday 13 May
- Friday 15 May
- Monday 18 May
- Wednesday 20 May
- Thursday 21 May
- Tuesday 26 May
- Wednesday 27 May
- Thursday 28 May
- Friday 29 May
- Monday 01 June
- Wednesday 03 June
- Thursday 04 June
- Friday 05 June
No appointment needed but vaccinations are only available for eligible patients. All attendees will be screened for eligibility on arrival. If you have received or made a later appointment at any vaccination clinic, you can still attend an earlier drop-in clinic. Just tell staff about your later appointment, which can be cancelled.
Important: Eligibility and more information
The pneumococcal vaccine is the best way to help protect yourself against the diseases and conditions caused by pneumococcal bacteria. These conditions include one of the most common types of meningitis, severe ear infections and pneumonia.
The pneumococcal vaccine is available in Scotland for all people aged 65 and over.
Some people under 65 are also eligible for the vaccine if they have certain health conditions, or are at high risk of exposure because of their job.
Find out more at NHS inform:
- What are pneumococcal bacteria?
- What is pneumococcal disease and why do we need a vaccine?
- Why should I be vaccinated?
- Who is eligible for the vaccine?
- How do I get my pneumococcal vaccination?
Important: Vaccination appointments on 15 June public holiday
NHS Highland's Vaccination Service will be open as normal on the World Cup public holiday on Monday 15 June 2026 - all vaccination appointments scheduled on that day will be going ahead. If you have received a vaccination appointment, please attend as invited in your letter, SMS or email.
Community vaccination clinic locations
A location on this map does not always represent a bookable or drop-in clinic there. Clinics will end, can fill up or be cancelled at short notice. Use this map only to find a clinic location if you need it.
You do not need to book at your closest venue if you don't want to wait. If you're able to travel, you can make a vaccination clinic booking at any available venue outside your local area, where capacity allows.
What is pneumococcal disease and why do we need a vaccine? (video)
Dr Andrew Prendergast talks about pneumococcal disease and why it is important to vaccinate against the disease.
Important: Help by phone or email
Our Service Delivery Centre provides a centralised point of contact for the population of the NHS Highland area, co-ordinating vaccination appointments. The Service Delivery Centre can be contacted to:
- book an appointment
- rearrange an appointment
- cancel an appointment (please let us know so we can offer a place to someone else)
- provide assistance with general vaccination enquiries
When leaving a message by phone or email, please include your name and address (including postcode). One of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Please do not send repeated voicemails and emails - we will attend to messages in order. This will help the team to get back to everyone quickly.
Call or email
email nhsh.vaccinationenquiries@nhs.scot
Please use this email address for enquiries whenever possible.
phone 0800 032 0339
Available:
- Monday: 9:15am to 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:30am to 5:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
You can leave a voicemail outside these hours with details. The line is closed on public holidays.