Scottish Vaccine Update - Issue 54

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:

• MenB immunisation: early success being reported in England
• Vaccinating and testing babies born to Hep B infected mothers
• Pre-School Booster
• Interpretation of vaccine storage requirements
• LAIV storage and cold chain
• Flu vaccine for pregnant women under the age of 18 years old
• New section in TRAVAX for immunocompromised travellers