Why Is John Swinney Eligible For A Free NHS Flu Jab?

Here's the list of people who will be offered a flu jab from NHS Scotland and as far as I can see John Swinney doesn't qualify because he's just 61 although he could meet one of the other qualifying conditions (apart from pregnancy)  

"Who will be offered the flu vaccine

"The flu vaccine is offered to adults who are most at risk of getting seriously ill from flu.

"Older adults and people with certain health conditions are more at risk of flu-related complications and need extra protection, even if their health condition is mild or well managed.

"You’ll be offered the flu vaccine this year if you’re:

  • aged 65 and over
  • aged 18 to 64 with an eligible health condition
  • pregnant
  • living in a long-stay residential care home or other long-stay care facility
  • living with someone who has a weakened immune system
  • an unpaid or young carer
  • a frontline health or social care worker
  • a non-frontline NHS worker
  • a poultry worker or bird handler
  • an asylum seeker living in a home office hotel or B&B accommodation
  • experiencing homelessness or substance misuse
  • living in a Scottish prison
I got my flu jab from Boots on Buchanan Street in Glasgow the other day and a very good service it was too - but I had to pay £21.95.

I was offered an appointment by NHS Scotland but not until 18 December 2025 - so I thought it sensible not to wait until the very end of the year since the vaccine takes 10 days to kick in.  

Is this preferential treatment for politicians?
Community and contingency: your flu jab ...


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