Meningitis B vaccine offered to all babies from September

June 25, 2015

Source: BBC News

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Date of publication: June 2015

Publication Type: News

In a nutshell: All newborn babies in England and Scotland are to be offered a vaccine to combat meningitis B from September, the government has announced. The Men B vaccine will be given to babies at two months, four months and 12 months old. The scheme, which has been delayed by cost disputes, is the first national and publicly-funded programme against the deadly infection in the world.

Length of publication: 1-page article

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Pregnant women flu vaccine uptake in Scotland falls

April 28, 2014

Source: BBC News

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Date of publication: April 2014

Publication Type: News Item

In a nutshell: Pregnant women have been urged to take up the offer of the flu vaccine after figures showed less than half of mothers-to-be in Scotland were immunised last winter.

Length of publication: 1-page.

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All two and three-year-olds in Scotland offered flu vaccine

October 8, 2013

Source: BBC News

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Date of publication: September 2013

Publication Type: News

In a nutshell: A flu vaccine nasal spray is being offered to every two and three-year-old in Scotland for the first time. Previously, only children in “at risk” groups were offered the protection.

Length of publication: 1-page news item

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New HPV vaccine approved in Scotland

September 6, 2012

Source: Nursing Times Online

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Date of publication: August 2012

Publication Type: News Item

In a nutshell: A different type of vaccine will be used to protect teenage girls against a virus which can cause cervical cancer and genital warts, the Scottish government has announced.

Length of publication: 1 page news item

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Factors influencing uptake of influenza A (H1N1) vaccine amongst healthcare workers in a regional pediatric centre: Lessons for improving vaccination rates

April 28, 2011

Source: Vaccine, 27 April 2011, Article in Press, Uncorrected Proof

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Date of publication: April 2011

Publication Type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: Background: Influenza A (H1N1) vaccination has been recommended for all frontline healthcare workers (HCWs) in the UK since October 2009, to protect individuals and their patients from infection. Understanding the factors influencing vaccine uptake by HCW may improve future vaccination programmes in current and subsequent years. Conclusions: Vaccine uptake may be increased by addressing HCW knowledge and attitudes and access to vaccine. Future vaccination programmes should include targeted education and vaccine delivery, at the convenience of staff, and in their own department.

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