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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Covid booster and seasonal flu vaccination programme update
We are now nearing the end of the main autumn/winter vaccination programme.
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NHS Shetland Public Dental Service | Mouth Cancer Action Month
Are you able to recognise the changes in your mouth? That’s the question posed by NHS Shetland’s Public Dental Service as it supports a charity campaign to raise awareness of mouth cancer.
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NHS Shetland Population Health Survey results published
Today, Wednesday 16 November, NHS Shetland is publishing the results from its recent population health survey.
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Covid booster and seasonal flu vaccination programme update
Walk-in clinics for those eligible for Covid boosters and flu vaccines are continuing throughout November at the Gilbertson Park Games Hall.
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Patient Travel reopens to the public in new location
Today, Tuesday 1 November, the Patient Travel department reopened to the public in its new location at Montfield in Burgh Road, Lerwick.
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Covid booster and seasonal flu vaccination programme – walk-in appointment
The Covid booster and seasonal flu vaccination programme will continue running until the beginning of December.
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Mobile operating theatre leaves Shetland
While the mobile operating theatre was in Shetland, more than 500 operations have been undertaken by specialist, visiting teams since January 2022.
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Hospital parking update
After several months in situ, the mobile operating theatre is set to be uninstalled and removed from the Gilbert Bain Hospital site.
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Vaccinations Update
We are pleased to see so many people coming forward for their COVID-19 and flu vaccines to boost their protection over the winter months.
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Covid Vaccinations Update
NHS Shetland's vaccination team are currently offering Autumn/Winter Covid boosters and Flu vaccines to everyone aged 75 and over.