Scottish Vaccine Update - Issue 71

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

This issue reports on:

• s​​hingles vaccine programme 2018/19
• varicella zoster Immunoglobulin (VZIG) shortages
• updated guidelines on the management of tetanus prone injuries and use of Tetanus Specific Immunoglobulin (TIG) during supply shortage
• availability of UK licensed BCG vaccineVaccine Supply (non-centrally supplied)