Written Question · S4W-23014 · Session 4
What steps it has taken to ensure that all eligible 70 to 79-year-olds are aware that they are entitled to be vaccinated against shingles a…
The question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it has taken to ensure that all eligible 70 to 79-year-olds are aware that they are entitled to be vaccinated against shingles and whether it would consider a public awareness campaign.
The answer
Those eligible for the shingles vaccine receive a letter from their GP practice inviting them to attend for immunisation. GPs can if they wish offer the shingles vaccination at the same time as the seasonal flu vaccine.
In 2013, following feedback from members of the target audience, a poster and leaflet were developed to support the introduction of the shingles vaccine in Scotland. As well as providing the key messages about the vaccine, the leaflet and poster provide details of the NHS inform helpline should members of the public want to phone up to find out more about the vaccine/how to access it. The offer of the vaccine also has a dedicated section on the national immunisation website: www.immunisationscotland.org.uk/shingles
Copies of the materials are distributed to all GP practices in Scotland, along with a link to a template letter to help GP practices call up their eligible patients.
The Scottish immunisation programme coordination group monitors uptake of this vaccine and will consider further publicity if required.
In 2013, following feedback from members of the target audience, a poster and leaflet were developed to support the introduction of the shingles vaccine in Scotland. As well as providing the key messages about the vaccine, the leaflet and poster provide details of the NHS inform helpline should members of the public want to phone up to find out more about the vaccine/how to access it. The offer of the vaccine also has a dedicated section on the national immunisation website: www.immunisationscotland.org.uk/shingles
Copies of the materials are distributed to all GP practices in Scotland, along with a link to a template letter to help GP practices call up their eligible patients.
The Scottish immunisation programme coordination group monitors uptake of this vaccine and will consider further publicity if required.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S4W-23014 by reference.