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This learning resource has been designed to help equip registered healthcare practitioners with the essential knowledge and skills needed to effectively deliver the Pneumococcal vaccine to those over the age of 65 and clinical risk groups. Whether you are new to Pneumococcal vaccination in over 65s and clinical risk groups or seeking to enhance your expertise, these materials provide up-to-date guidance, best practices, and key insights to support safe and effective immunisation. For detailed guidance on the use of the Pneumococcal vaccine, healthcare practitioners should refer to the Green Book – chapter 25.
In order to support The National Pneumococcal Vaccine Programme for people aged 65 years and older and those aged from 2 to 64 years in clinal risk groups, NHS Education for Scotland in partnership with Public Health Scotland has revised its resources for registered healthcare practitioners.
Vaccine Specific training slides for registered healthcare practitioners relating to pneumococcal immunisation programme.
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