West Lothian Beats Vaccine Fatigue, Boosts Jab Rates

0:00It's April 19th. Welcome in. This is Edinburgh News today, where local news meets AI. West Lothian is standing out in Scotland by beating vaccine fatigue with higher jab rates than the national average this winter season. Counselors just heard that uptake in key groups top Scotland's figures across flu shots and regular immunizations for at-risk folks. For example, folks over 75 got vaccinated at 74.9% locally, edging out the national 73.1% Care home residents hit 88.1% compared to 80% nationwide, and babies to four-year-olds reach 16.7% versus just 9.9% across Scotland. While jab numbers have dropped elsewhere due to fatigue, West Lothian's push is making a real difference in protecting vulnerable communities and cutting health gaps. Officials credit local clinics spread across health centers, plus home visits, school programs, and nasal flu for nursery kids, the only spot in there.

1:01Region doing that. Partnerships with GPs and tougher areas, and ambulance support for remote spots keep it rolling strong. This targeted approach is boosting equity in setting a model as Scotland's five-year-back scene plan rolls out. Proving access close to home changes, though. Game