Scotland has no problems with its stockpile of seasonal flu vaccines despite issues in parts of the UK, the Scottish government has said.
The UK Department of Health has admitted to “local supply” problems and has asked suppliers to source more.
The Scottish government said more than a million doses of seasonal flu vaccine had already been distributed to GP surgeries and pharmacies.
An additional stockpile is also available should it be required.
The UK Department of Health issued a statement following reports of patients being unable to get jabs from their GP.
A spokeswoman insisted there was “no national shortage” but admitted some areas were experiencing “local supply issues”.
There have been a number of seasonal flu deaths in Scotland but the NHS said the figures were in line with what would be expected at this time of year.
The flu jab uptake rate for people under the age of 65 who are eligible for the vaccine has reached 48.4%.
Amongst those aged 65 and over the rate stands at 71.5%.
The BMA’s Scottish GP committee has urged pregnant women, people over 65 and those who are at risk under 65 to contact their surgery to receive the vaccine.
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