Under the Scottish Government’s vaccination programme, I recently had the Covid and the flu vaccines at a very busy, efficient and, indeed, friendly vaccine centre. However, that is anecdotal. Will the First Minister please provide an update on vaccination take-up?

Christine Grahame makes an incredibly important point. We know that the vaccines for Covid and flu are incredibly effective and important. I encourage anybody who is eligible to come forward for vaccination. The programme is progressing very well—so far, 1.7 million vaccinations have been administered. That includes more than 1 million flu vaccinations and almost 700,000 Covid vaccinations.

For people who are at highest risk, our rephasing of the programme has resulted in 73 per cent of care home residents having already been vaccinated, with the remainder due for completion by the end of this month. A large number of people have appointments throughout the rest of October and November, with vaccinations due to be delivered by early December.

I reiterate to all those who are eligible that getting the flu vaccine and the Covid vaccine could save their lives. It is the safest and most effective way to protect yourself and the national health service this winter, so if you are eligible but have yet to book an appointment, please do so. I encourage everybody who is eligible to get those vaccines.