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Not contacted for a pneumonia vaccination

Posted By Georgem

"Not contacted for a pneumonia vaccination"

About: NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde / Covid Vaccination Programme

(as a service user),

I turn 67 soon. I have diabetes and a history of upper respiratory issues. My partner recently received an appointment for a pneumonia vaccination. She asked our local GP surgery why I had not received such an appointment for a vaccination. They said I should have received an invitation from the SCI but no such invitation has been received. The surgery said to contact the SCI but I cannot see a way to do this.

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Response from Nicole McInally, Patient Experience and Public Involvement Project Manager, PEPI, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde last month
Nicole McInally
Patient Experience and Public Involvement Project Manager, PEPI,
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Submitted on 20/08/2024 at 13:52
Published on Care Opinion at 13:52

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Dear Georgem

Thank you for getting in touch. Can I check if it is the pneumococcal vaccination that you are referring to? The pneumococcal vaccination protects against becoming unwell with pneumococcal infection – which can lead to illnesses including bacterial meningitis and pneumonia.

I have spoken to colleagues, and they have advised contacting NHSGGC Vaccination Contact Centre on: 0800 917 6115.

Kind Regards

Nicole

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