Scottish Vaccine Update - Issue 47

The Scottish Vaccine Update issued by Health Protection Scotland provides current information and practical advice about immunisation policy, practice and vaccine supply in Scotland for front line health professionals.

This issue provides information on pertussis vaccination for pregnant women (from 16 weeks gestation); advice on reassuring parents on administering multiple vaccines to infants in one session; BCG vaccine availability; BCG prioritisation; BCG vaccine availability and use of batch 114022A beyond expiry (29/02/2016); BCG administration and reducing wastage; and Green Book Updates.