Immunisation
This section is for members of the general public and public health staff who want up-to-date information about immunisation.
NHS Health Scotland works closely with partners such as Health Protection Scotland (external link) and NHS Board Immunisation Coordinators to provide up-to-date resources to support national immunisation programmes.
NHS Health Scotland and our partners are interested to ensure professionals and the general public have access to accurate and appropriate resources to encourage informed consent with regard to immunisation.
Information on the HPV Immunisation Programme has been developed in response to the Scottish Government's announcement that the vaccine which prevents infection with some of the types of the human papillomavirus (HPV) is to be offered to all girls who are under 18 in September 2008.
www.fightcervicalcancer.org.uk answers an array of questions about cervical cancer and the HPV vaccine, as well as links to sites where you can find out more.
The Hib Booster Campaign began on 5th November 2007 and will continue until 3rd March 2009. See: Information about Reduced Availability of Pediacel
The UK Department of Health publication Immunisation Against Infectious Disease (the Green Book) (external Link) is the comprehensive guide for all vaccines.
Useful Contacts
For general health care information you can contact
NHS Helpline
0800 22 44 88
Textphone 18001 22 44 88
or if it is an emergency
NHS24
08454 24 24 24
Page updated: 2nd September 2008.