PARENTS and carers are being urged to protect their young children against flu. 

NHS Lanarkshire have issued all appointments in the area for two to five year olds who are not in school, as well as running drop in clinics for vaccinations.

They are reminding the public that immunity is lower as we venture out more amid restrictions easing. 

Maureen Dearie, Locality Manager, South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership, said: “All appointments for the two to five age group have now been issued and we have also held a number of drop-in clinics.

"However, there’s still time to get your child vaccinated as we are all out and about more and immunity levels may be lower this year.

“Whether you didn’t receive an appointment letter, you couldn’t make a drop-in clinic or have changed your mind, it doesn’t matter.

"You can contact your local team who will arrange your child’s vaccination.”

Those wishing to make arrangements should call the following number depending on your local area. 

Airdrie - 01698 753100, Bellshill - 01698 801513, Clydesdale - 01555 754730, Coatbridge - 01698 754730, Cumbernauld and Northern corridor - 01236 794113, East Kilbride - 07968624019, Hamilton - 01698 823583, Motherwell - 01698 755328, Cambuslang and Rutherglen - 07789650301, and Wishaw - 01698 354981 or 01501 826654.