SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has encouraged all eligible people in North Ayrshire to make sure that they get their winter flu jag to protect them against serious illness. Scotland had the highest uptake of flu vaccines amongst people over 65 in the UK last winter, with research from the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) showing... Continue Reading →
Covid-19 Statement – Vaccine Effectiveness Studies
During the Covid-19 Statement in the Scottish Parliament, 15 March 2022, Ruth Maguire MSP asked the First Minister about vaccine effectiveness studies. Ruth Maguire (Cunninghame South) (SNP) Many people in the communities that we represent will be worried about the rising number of cases. I saw the chief medical officer mention vaccine effectiveness studies at... Continue Reading →
First Covid Vaccinations in Scotland Take Place
The first vaccinations against coronavirus (COVID-19) have been given in Scotland to those who will be carrying out the vaccination programme. Initial supplies of the Pfizer vaccine have been arriving at NHS Boards across Scotland since the weekend and are being stored at the required Ultra Low Temperature ahead of the start of the vaccination... Continue Reading →
Flu Vaccine to Be Offered to More People This Year
Ruth Maguire MSP has urged people who are eligible for the free flu vaccination to take up the offer to protect themselves and others and help the NHS avoid additional pressure over the winter period. More people than ever are being offered the vaccine this year to address the additional risk posed by coronavirus (COVID-19).... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 