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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Vaccination Team drop-in dates - Grantfield
Vaccination Team drop-in dates - Grantfield
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RSV Vaccine
The RSV vaccine helps protect against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a common virus that can make babies and older adults seriously ill.
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Service information for Monday 6 April
Monday 6 April is a public holiday for NHS Shetland.
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Vaccination Team – Grantfield update
The Vaccination Team remains based at Grantfield and will continue to operate from this location when the new walk-in clinic opens at the same site at the end of April.
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Service update - Podiatry and Orthotics
Please be advised that during the time period from 3 April to 7 April, the Podiatry and Orthotics Departments will be operating with critically low staffing levels. We will have only one part-time podiatrist available and no administrative support throughout the week.
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Protecting the community against measles
Cases of measles in some other parts of the UK and overseas are higher than they are in Scotland.
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NHS Shetland celebrates UNICEF Gold Baby Friendly accreditation
NHS Shetland’s Maternity and Health Visiting services are celebrating after achieving Gold accreditation under the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative – a nationally recognised mark of excellence in care for babies and their families.
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Levenwick Health Centre – Changes to how your medicine prescription is prepared and checked
From 30 March, patients registered at Levenwick Health Centre will now have their prescriptions prepared and checked by a community pharmacy.
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Sign Language Week - 16–22 March
This week, 16 – 22 March, is Sign Language Week. The week aims to raise awareness of sign language, and to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and vibrant community behind it.
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NHS Shetland commits to becoming Endometriosis Friendly Employer
NHS Shetland is delighted to announce that it is one of the latest organisations pledging to support colleagues impacted by endometriosis, by joining the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme.
