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kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-center\" href=\"#DTP-vaccine-anchor\" aria-label=\"Diphtheria, Tetanus &amp; Polio (DTP) Vaccine\"><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h4 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\"><strong><strong>Diphtheria, Tetanus &amp; Polio (DTP) Vaccine<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-97da52ce\">\n\n<div id=\"vaccines-for-students-anchor\" class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/campaigns\/vaccines-for-students\/\">Vaccines for Students <\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As your college or university term begins, remember to check your vaccines are up-to-date. Read about keeping yourself protected from serious diseases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Infectious diseases can spread easily in college and university communities. More face-to-face contact means you\u2019re at higher risk of catching and passing on infectious diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s really important for all students to ensure they\u2019re up-to-date with their vaccines before starting college or university. You should have been offered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meningitis ACWY (MenACWY)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human Papillomavirus (HPV) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diphtheria, tetanus and polio (TD\/IPV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve missed any of your vaccines, make sure you try and get them as soon as possible. To check your eligibility and make a request for a missed vaccination, see <a href=\"http:\/\/menacwy-vaccine-anchor\">MenACWY<\/a>, <a href=\"\/vaccinations\/mmr-anchor\">MMR<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/hpv-vaccine-anchor\">HPV<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/dtp-vaccine\/\">DTP<\/a> information below.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0f900921\">\n\n<div id=\"menacwy-vaccine-anchor\" class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Meningitis ACWY (MenACWY) Vaccine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more about the MenACWY vaccine and when and where to get it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The meningitis ACWY (MenACWY) vaccine helps protect against\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/infections-and-poisoning\/meningitis\">meningitis<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/blood-and-lymph\/sepsis\/\">septicaemia<\/a>. These infections are caused by meningococcal bacteria groups A, C, W and Y.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Young people have a higher risk of getting meningococcal disease. You\u2019ll be offered immunisation to protect yourself and others around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meningitis and septicaemia are very serious diseases. They can cause permanent disability and death. The symptoms can come on quickly. You may be eligible for the MenACWY vaccination if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>are attending further education in Scotland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>are aged up to 25 years old<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>have not had the MenACWY vaccination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If eligible, you should contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/vaccinations\/contact-us\/#vaccination-enquiries-helpline-anchor\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/vaccinations\/contact-us\/#vaccination-enquiries-helpline-anchor\">Lothian Vaccination Enquiries Helpline<\/a> to self-refer for vaccination. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a33c0e50\">\n\n<div id=\"mmr-vaccine-anchor\" class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">MMR Vaccine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more about the MMR vaccine and when and where to get it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MMR vaccine helps to protect people against measles, mumps and rubella. It\u2019s also offered to adults who missed their childhood immunisations or who have no record of having had 2 MMR vaccines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Measles, mumps and rubella are highly infectious viral diseases. They can cause serious medical complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/infections-and-poisoning\/measles\/\">Learn more about measles<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/infections-and-poisoning\/mumps\/\">Learn more about mumps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/infections-and-poisoning\/rubella\/\">Learn more about rubella<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A high number of people in Scotland have had the MMR vaccine. This means there has been a big reduction in the number of people catching these diseases; however, vaccination remains vital to maintaining this reduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Young people and adults who missed out on their MMR vaccine may be eligible, including those who are planning a pregnancy. If you didn\u2019t have 2 doses of the MMR vaccine as a child, you can contact your local NHS immunisation team to discuss eligibility and vaccination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/vaccinations\/contact-us\/#vaccination-enquiries-helpline-anchor\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/vaccinations\/contact-us\/#vaccination-enquiries-helpline-anchor\">Lothian Vaccination Enquiries Helpline<\/a> to self-refer for vaccination. Those aged 25 and over, please contact your GP practice for a <strong>Non-routine Vaccine Referral <\/strong>to be completed. This will be processed by your local Health &amp; Social Care Partnership before an appointment can be offered.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5aa6333a\">\n\n<div id=\"hpv-vaccine-anchor\" class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine protects from cancers and genital warts caused by HPV infection. Find out more about the vaccine and when and where to get it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is HPV?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HPV is a common virus, often with no noticeable symptoms. Most people clear the virus naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, HPV can increase your risk of certain cancers and can be transmitted to others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HPV spreads primarily through intimate sexual contact, including skin-to-skin contact in the genital area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HPV-Related Cancers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Head and neck cancers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cervical cancer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anogenital cancers (e.g. anal, penile, vaginal, vulvar)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HPV Vaccine Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The HPV vaccine protects against most HPV-related cancers and over 90% of genital wart infections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were eligible for the HPV vaccine but didn\u2019t receive it, you may still be able to get it until the age of 25. This applies to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Boys eligible from the 2019\/2020 academic year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Girls under 25 eligible under previous programmes introduced in 2008<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If eligible, you should contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/vaccinations\/contact-us\/#vaccination-enquiries-helpline-anchor\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/vaccinations\/contact-us\/#vaccination-enquiries-helpline-anchor\">Lothian Vaccination Enquiries Helpline<\/a> to self-refer for vaccination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HPV Vaccination Schedule Change<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Individuals under 25 who started a two- or three-dose schedule before January 2023 are considered fully vaccinated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HPV Vaccination for Men Who Have Sex with Men<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The HPV vaccine is available in Scotland for men who have sex with men and are aged 45 years and under.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For further information, please visit the GBMSM page on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lothiansexualhealth.scot\/\">Lothian Sexual Health.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"DTP-vaccine-anchor\" class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio (DTP) Vaccine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more about the DTP vaccine and when and where to get it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vaccine protects against diphtheria, tetanus and polio. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/dtp-vaccine\/\">the DTP vaccine page on NHS Inform.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If eligible, you should contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/vaccinations\/contact-us\/#vaccination-enquiries-helpline-anchor\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/vaccinations\/contact-us\/#vaccination-enquiries-helpline-anchor\">Lothian Vaccination Enquiries Helpline<\/a> to self-refer for vaccination.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vaccines for Students As your college or university term begins, remember to check your vaccines are up-to-date. Read about keeping yourself protected from serious diseases. Infectious diseases can spread easily in college and university communities. More face-to-face contact means you&rsquo;re at higher risk of catching and passing on infectious diseases. 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