The recent flu outbreak, which has floored a number of people on Arran, is a greater risk to those with existing health conditions.
As a result NHS Ayrshire and Arran is urging all those with existing conditions to make it a priority to get their flu vaccine as soon as possible.
The vaccine is available free to those with health conditions of any age, those who will be aged 65 or over at the end of March, and pregnant women, and remains the best defence against the virus. If anyone is eligible and they have not received the vaccine, they should not delay in making an appointment with their GP.