Free flu vaccine offered to poultry, cattle and swine workers

NHS Fife reports that, this winter, NHS Scotland is offering the free flu vaccine to certain poultry workers and bird handlers, as well as cattle and swine workers. The vaccine does not protect against bird flu, but it protects against human flu viruses and is intended to lower the risk of having both at the same time. Eligible people can check and book at nhsinform.scot/flu or by calling 0800 030 8013.

Why it matters locally. It sits alongside the new Scotland-wide avian flu rules for anyone who works with birds or livestock.