Immunisation appointments for children and pregnant women are continuing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.Scheduled immunisations are an important and legitimate medical reason to leave your house, and people who have an immunisation appointment should attend as planned.
If an individual with an upcoming immunisation appointment – or a member of their household – is showing symptoms of COVID-19, then they must not attend, but should call the number on their invitation to rearrange the appointment.Dr Gregor Smith, Interim Chief Medical Officer, said: “We’re grateful to everyone for heeding our ‘Stay Home Save Lives’ message during the COVID-19 pandemic.