Vaccinations
Spring 2024 COVID vaccines
Visits to people who are housebound and to care homes start on Tuesday 2 April 2024. Clinics start for the public on Monday 15 April 2024.
NHS Scotland recommends you have the spring vaccine this year if you:
- are aged 75 years and over on 30 June 2024 (i.e. born on or before 30 June 1949)
- live in a care home for older adults
- are aged 6 months or over (by or on 31 March 2024) and have a weakened immune system
NHS Scotland will contact you with information about your appointment or with information on how to book. Please wait to be contacted.
If you previously chose to be contacted digitally, you’ll receive a text or email. Otherwise, you’ll receive a letter.
Changing an appointment
Patients can re-arrange an appointment using the the online portal.
If you have forgotten your login details you can access them via NHS Inform’s “recover username"
Or call the National Vaccination Helpline on 0800 030 8013.
If you’re ill on the day
You no longer need to wait for a specific amount of time after confirmed coronavirus infection to have your vaccine. However, if you’re unwell, wait until you’ve recovered to have your vaccine. You should not attend an appointment if you have a fever or think you might be infectious to others.
Local vaccination centres
| Venue | Opening hours |
| Midlothian Community Hospital 70 Eskbank Road, EH22 3ND |
Monday to Sunday, 08:30-16:30 Closed for lunch 12:30 to 13:15 |
| Dalkeith Medical Practice, 24-26 St Andrew St, Dalkeith EH22 1AP |
Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:30 Closed for lunch 12:30 to 13:15 |
(Last updated on 3 April 2024)