Key contact
NHS Borders School Immunisation team: 01896 661 932
NHS Borders Vaccination Hub: 01896 809 250
About the programme
Immunisation is the safest and most effective way of protecting young people against serious diseases.
School-aged children are routinely vaccinated against:
- Tetanus, diphtheria and polio - usually given in S3 or between 13 – 18 years of age
- MenACWY - usually given in S3, or if S4 – S6 if previously missed
- Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) – usually given if not fully immunised with two doses of MMR as a child (click here for measles FAQs)
- HPV – usually given in S1 and S2
- Influenza – usually offered to all primary and secondary school pupils from September to December
For details of the schedule of vaccinations in Scotland by age, please refer to NHS Inform.
Where clinics take place
Vaccinations are typically given in schools during term time. NHS Borders works with Scottish Borders Council and schools to communicate programme dates.
Before clinics take place, consent forms and vaccination information will be handed out to pupils at school for review at home then return to school.
If you / your child does not attend school or has missed vaccinations given in school, please contact NHS Borders School Immunisation (01896 661 932) to discuss.
On the day
Pupils will usually attend clinics in the school hall or social space class by class throughout the day.
NHS Borders School Immunisation team also arranged occasional community outreach clinics.
More information
Routine immunisation programme for children and young people