NHS Forth Valley – Young People

Young People Vaccinations

Flu Vaccine

Drop-in Flu Vaccination Clinics for School Pupils

Primary school children (primary 1 to primary 7) and secondary school pupils (S1 to S6) who missed their flu vaccine at school can now attend a drop-in clinic (no appointment needed) at Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre, Falkirk Community Hospital or Stirling Health & Care Village.

Clinics are running on the dates below:

Monday 16th December – Friday 20th December 8.30 – 19.30
Saturday 21 December 08.30 to 15.30
Monday 23 – Tuesday 24 December 08.30 to 15.30
Friday 27 – Saturday 28 December 08.30 to 15.30
Monday 30 – Tuesday 31 December 08.30 to 15.30
Friday 3 – Saturday 4 January 2025 08.30 to 15.30

Attend a Local Pharmacy

A number of pharmacies across Forth Valley are now offering flu vaccinations to primary and secondary school pupils. A full list of pharmacies is available here.

From January to the end of February, the Td/IPV vaccine and the meningitis ACWY vaccine is delivered in schools and is offered to all young people who are in S3 (around 14 years of age).

From the end of February to the end of March the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is delivered in schools and offered to every S1 pupil (first dose) and S2 (second dose).

HPV vaccine – Immunisations in Scotland | NHS inform

Home Educated

If your child is home educated or does not attend mainstream education, you can arrange their vaccinations they are eligible for by contacting our local vaccination team on 0800 130 3120 or email fv.vaccinationenquiries@nhs.scot

Heading off to University or College?

Before starting university or college, it’s important to check if you’re up to date with your vaccines. Visit nhsinform.scot/vaccinesforstudents for more information about vaccines

If you’ve missed one or more of your free vaccines please contact our local vaccination team on 0800 130 3120 or email fv.vaccinationenquiries@nhs.scot

MMR Vaccine

Cases of measles are on the rise. That’s why you should check your child has had two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.

For more information on measles, and how to check your child is fully protected visit nhsinform.scot/MMRagainstMeasles

If you wish to make an appointment please contact the local vaccination team by emailingfv.vaccinationenquiries@nhs.scot or calling 0800 130 3120.