NHS Forth Valley – Young People

Young People Vaccinations

From January to end 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

Flu Vaccine

All primary and secondary school pupils are eligible for the flu vaccine, which is given in schools as a painless nasal spray.

Consent packs containing a letter, leaflet and consent form will be sent home to parents and carers of school children on return to school in August. Secondary pupils can self-consent, though they are encouraged to speak to a parent or carer first.

Primary and secondary school pupils are being vaccinated by NHS Forth Valley’s Immunisation staff in their school. The school flu vaccination programme runs from 5th September – 9th December.

Any pupils who missed their vaccination at school can attend a drop-in vaccination clinic – no appointment needed. Details can be found here.