Vaccinations for Young People

Flu Vaccine

The flu vaccine is given once a year, usually between September and December. Flu viruses are constantly changing, so a different vaccine is made every year to give the best protection.

Primary and Secondary School Pupils

All primary and secondary school pupils are offered the vaccine in school in the form of a nasal spray. Children are given a letter to take home with a letter, leaflet and consent form.

Parents are asked to complete the consent form and send it back to school with their child (even if you do not want your child to receive the vaccine) as children can only be given vaccines if parents or carers have completed, signed and returned their child’s consent form.

Home Educated Children

Home educated children and young people and anyone not attending mainstream education are also eligible for the flu vaccine and other childhood vaccinations. Vaccinations can be arranged by contacting our local vaccination team on 0800 130 3120 or email fv.vaccinationenquiries@nhs.scot

Further information about the flu vaccine is available here Child flu vaccine | NHS inform

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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).

• Td/IPV vaccine – Immunisations in Scotland | NHS inform
• Meningitis ACWY (MenACWY) vaccine – Immunisations in Scotland | NHS inform

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.

• HPV vaccine – Immunisations in Scotland | NHS inform

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 vaccines for any reason 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 emailing fv.vaccinationenquiries@nhs.scot or calling 0800 130 3120.