In order to further support the Pertussis immunisation programme NHS Education for Scotland in partnership with Health Protection Scotland has revised it’sresources for registered healthcare practitioners. These can be found below and include training slides (and accompanying notes) and a ‘question and answer’ resource.
Please note: These educational resources continue to be updated as required to support this programme but do not replace the clinical judgement of practitioners. Practitioners should refer to the Public Health England Green Book Chapter when administering the vaccine.
This learning resource has been designed to help equip registered healthcare practitioners with the essential knowledge and skills needed to effectively deliver the pertussis immunisation programme.
Whether you are new to pertussis vaccination or seeking to enhance your expertise, these materials provide up-to-date guidance, best practices, and key insights to support safe and effective immunisation.
Scotland's Chief Midwife: Justine Craig - Prenatal Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Vaccine Change from 1st July
Transcript- Video Scotland's Chief Midwife: Justine Craig
Read Only PowerPoint Maternal Pertussis Vaccination Programme- ADACEL V1.1 14.11.24
Version Control Log Pertussis ADACEL 14.11.24
For detailed guidance on the use of the pertussis vaccine, healthcare practitioners should refer to Chapter 24 of the Green Book.
This resource may be available, in full or summary form, in alternative formats and community languages. Please contact NHS Education for Scotland on 0131 656 3200 or email altforms@nes.scot.nhs.uk to discuss how we can best meet your requirements.
Transcripts of any videos within this resource are available on request.