Covid ahead of the winter months. Millions of vulnerable Scots are being offered a third dose of the the vaccine - with care home residents and healthcare staff beginning to receive theirs.
People aged 70 and over and adults over the age of 16 who were on the shielding list have also now been invited for their booster jabs.And there are many more groups that will be called up for a third dose throughout October.Everyone deemed to be at high risk from the virus and those over the age of 50 are expected to be vaccinated again over the coming weeks.
It is hoped that the Scottish Government’s booster jab programme will help protect the most vulnerable groups and ease the pressure on the NHS during the winter months.