{"id":333,"date":"2025-08-05T16:32:55","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T15:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=333"},"modified":"2026-07-16T13:53:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T12:53:23","slug":"26-vaccinations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=333","title":{"rendered":"Vaccinations and Health support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vaccinations and Health <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The NHS deliver an annual school-based vaccination programme. These vaccines are offered free of charge and are delivered during the normal school day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Child flu vaccine&nbsp;is offered to all young people from P1 through to S6 from September to December each year.&nbsp; The flu vaccine is usually a nasal spray and will reduce the risk of your child getting or spreading flu to friends and family who are at greater risk from flu. Further information on the Child flu vaccine can be found on the NHS Inform website &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nhsinform.scot%2Fhealthy-living%2Fimmunisation%2Fvaccines%2Fchild-flu-vaccine%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CVanessa.Morris%40dumgal.gov.uk%7C8655bbdb4d694e8f116308ddce847b39%7Cbd2e1df68d5a4867a647487c2a7402de%7C0%7C0%7C638893790605273983%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=nHsaMCBZUlpzE4aMRRFi%2BQRKfOzhG7%2BcF3My1nyCOOg%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Child flu vaccine<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;teenage booster for diphtheria, tetanus and polio (DTP)&nbsp;is offered to all young people in S3 as part of the routine childhood schedule.&nbsp;The DTP vaccine protects against diphtheria, tetanus and polio. These are serious diseases that can be life-threatening. You need a total of 5 doses of the DTP vaccine to build up immunity. This will give longer-term protection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>You should have had:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the first 3 doses as a baby<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the fourth dose before you started primary school (after turning 3 years and 4 months)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You should have the fifth dose in S3 (around 14 years old). Further&nbsp; information on DTP can be found on the NHS inform website &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nhsinform.scot%2Fhealthy-living%2Fimmunisation%2Fdtp-vaccine%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CVanessa.Morris%40dumgal.gov.uk%7C8655bbdb4d694e8f116308ddce847b39%7Cbd2e1df68d5a4867a647487c2a7402de%7C0%7C0%7C638893790605310232%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=S8gHR2427nf6PmvuFmF4Rncmo6PRPWjYWt0e5Ao3oQk%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DTP Vaccine<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Meningitis ACWY (MenACWY)&nbsp;is offered along with the DTP vaccine to all young people in S3 (around 14 years of age) and helps protect against meningitis and septicaemia (blood poisoning), which are caused by meningococcal bacteria A, C, W and Y.&nbsp; This will be delivered in school January to March.&nbsp;Further information on the MenACWY vaccine can be found on the NHS Inform website &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/meningococcal-acwy-menacwy-vaccine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Meningitis ACWY<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;measles, mumps and rubella&nbsp;(MMR) vaccine&nbsp;is offered from S1-S6 for those who missed 2 doses as a child.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The MMR vaccine helps to protect people against measles, mumps and rubella. These are highly infectious viral diseases. They can cause serious medical complications. Further information on the MMR vaccine can be found on the NHS Inform website &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nhsinform.scot%2Fhealthy-living%2Fimmunisation%2F%23mmr-vaccine&amp;data=05%7C02%7CVanessa.Morris%40dumgal.gov.uk%7C8655bbdb4d694e8f116308ddce847b39%7Cbd2e1df68d5a4867a647487c2a7402de%7C0%7C0%7C638893790605344195%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=cSfYnOIIpSLHL6R8UzviaaDs3ZGq6AnYLrX5YATcAyM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Immunisation<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;human papillomavirus (HPV)&nbsp;vaccine is offered to all S1 pupils. This vaccine protects young people against future risks as HPV can lead to various cancer.&nbsp; This will be delivered in school January to March. Further information on the HPV vaccine can be found on the NHS Inform website &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nhsinform.scot%2Fhealthy-living%2Fimmunisation%2Fvaccines%2Fhpv-vaccine&amp;data=05%7C02%7CVanessa.Morris%40dumgal.gov.uk%7C8655bbdb4d694e8f116308ddce847b39%7Cbd2e1df68d5a4867a647487c2a7402de%7C0%7C0%7C638893790605359350%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=zncdU2oGJ%2BLhlsu5jRVlQcPOWPkE1%2Bx%2FhGcAYWTjypU%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>HPV Vaccine<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For all these vaccination campaigns, you should receive a consent pack via the school to allow you to fill in the consent forms and return to the school.&nbsp; We recommend that the young person gets agreement from their parent or carer to have the vaccine, however, it is not always necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">School Nurses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/dgauthorityhandbook\/uploads\/sites\/9000\/2025\/08\/05163111\/Authority-Handbook-2-SchoolNurses.png\" alt=\"School Nurses poster providing information on who school nurses are and what they do.\" class=\"wp-image-334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/dgauthorityhandbook\/uploads\/sites\/9000\/2025\/08\/05163111\/Authority-Handbook-2-SchoolNurses.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/dgauthorityhandbook\/uploads\/sites\/9000\/2025\/08\/05163111\/Authority-Handbook-2-SchoolNurses-257x300.png 257w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/dghscp.co.uk\/camhs\/school-nursing-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">School Nursing Service in Dumfries and Galloway<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tac-int-quris-app-liv.azurewebsites.net\/media\/kdknqgis\/nhsdg-care-companion.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Care Companion<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; a guide for parents and carers on common childhood illnesses for children under 5.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/dgauthorityhandbook\/uploads\/sites\/9000\/2025\/08\/05172307\/Authority-Handbook-3-Further-Advice-5.png\" alt=\"Green decorative icon showing an arrow left and an arrow right\" class=\"wp-image-349\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/publichealthscotland.scot\/media\/25008\/2024-04-child-off-school-a4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Should I keep my child off school or childcare?<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; advice with timeframes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/dgauthorityhandbook\/uploads\/sites\/9000\/2025\/08\/05172323\/Authority-Handbook-3-Further-Advice-4.png\" alt=\"Green decorative icon showing two speech bubbles with a question mark.\" class=\"wp-image-350\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/healthandwelbeing\/uploads\/sites\/8792\/2024\/08\/21120104\/The-Healthy-Child-Service-Leaflet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Healthy Child Service<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; a family focussed programme, providing a safe space to explore a range of issues relating to your child\u2019s health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/dgauthorityhandbook\/uploads\/sites\/9000\/2025\/08\/05171221\/Authority-Handbook-3-Further-Advice-2.png\" alt=\"Green decorative icon showing two hands with a speech bubble in the centre.\" class=\"wp-image-346\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/girfecdgresourcesforstaff\/uploads\/sites\/8845\/2024\/11\/19095642\/Mental-Health-Pathway.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Mental Health Pathway<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; provides families with information on emotional and mental wellbeing support and referral information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/dgauthorityhandbook\/uploads\/sites\/9000\/2025\/08\/05172353\/Authority-Handbook-3-Further-Advice-3.png\" alt=\"Green decorative icon showing a laptop computer with a speech bubble.\" class=\"wp-image-351\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grow Well in Dumfries and Galloway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/dgauthorityhandbook\/uploads\/sites\/9000\/2025\/10\/20111912\/Authority-Handbook-20.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/dgauthorityhandbook\/uploads\/sites\/9000\/2025\/10\/20111912\/Authority-Handbook-20.png 400w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/dgauthorityhandbook\/uploads\/sites\/9000\/2025\/10\/20111912\/Authority-Handbook-20-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong> &#8211; after downloading the app, search for \u201c<strong>Grow Well in D&amp;G<\/strong>\u201d &#8211; you will only need to do this the first time you use the app.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A &#8216;one stop shop&#8217; for expectant parents and families with young children under five, looking for information on health and wellbeing. You can find this within the HealthZone UK app.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/dgauthorityhandbook\/uploads\/sites\/9000\/2025\/10\/20112159\/Untitled-43-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/dgauthorityhandbook\/uploads\/sites\/9000\/2025\/10\/20112159\/Untitled-43-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/dgauthorityhandbook\/uploads\/sites\/9000\/2025\/10\/20112159\/Untitled-43.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">QR Code for Android app<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=uk.co.piota.healthcentral&amp;hl=en_GB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Link to download app for Android<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/dgauthorityhandbook\/uploads\/sites\/9000\/2025\/10\/20112349\/Untitled-48-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/dgauthorityhandbook\/uploads\/sites\/9000\/2025\/10\/20112349\/Untitled-48-150x150.png 150w, 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