MenB vaccine to be offered to eligible young people this summer
Following recent outbreaks of meningitis in the UK, the Scottish Government has announced plans to offer a new programme of Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccination for young people this summer.
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New Chief Executive for NHS Shetland
Brian Chittick appointed as the new Chief Executive of NHS Shetland
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Important changes to face mask guidance from 16 May 2023
The national guidance that has required the continued wearing of face masks and face coverings across health and social care settings is being withdrawn tomorrow, Tuesday 16 May 2023.
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NHS Shetland installs new shelters
Four brightly-coloured upturned boat shelters have been installed along the Sletts path for patients, staff and the public to use.
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NHS Shetland launches new Healthy Shetland website
The Health Improvement team at NHS Shetland is launching its new Healthy Shetland website, which aims to share information about health and wellbeing, along with details of projects and services that are delivered locally.
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Spring COVID Booster Programme Update
Update on NHS Shetland's Spring COVID Booster Programme
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MRI tendering exercise concludes
An MRI Scanner for Shetland moves closer with the conclusion of the tendering exercise.
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Spring Covid booster programme
The 2023 spring Covid booster programme has now started.
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NHS Shetland introduces refreshed travel vaccinations service
Following the pandemic and national changes to the vaccination programme delivery, NHS Shetland is now offering a refreshed travel vaccinations service after recently undergoing a redesign.
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Autumn/winter Covid and flu vaccination programme update
The autumn/winter Covid and flu vaccination programme ends in Scotland on 31 March 2023. If you are eligible and wish to have a vaccine, please contact our Vaccination Team as soon as possible.
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NHS Shetland thanks Chief Executive for his service
After more than three years in the role, Chief Executive Michael Dickson has announced that he will be leaving after being appointed as the new Chief Executive for the Scottish Ambulance Service.
