Vaccinating children and young people

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These resources aim to help support healthcare practitioners involved with the administration of vaccines to children and young people.

Administering Vaccines in Infants and Young Children

This interactive learning resource, developed by NHS Education for Scotland in collaboration with Public Health Scotland, provides practical guidance on safe and effective vaccine administration by injection in infants and younger children.

You’ll learn:

  • How to prepare and position the child
  • Evidence-based techniques for intramuscular (IM) and subcutaneous (SC) injections
  • Communication strategies to reassure parents and carers
  • Key steps for consent, documentation, and aftercare

The resource includes animations, tips, and a knowledge checker to support confidence and competence in practice.
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  • This interactive learning resource, developed by NHS Education for Scotland in collaboration with Public Health Scotland, provides practical guidance on safe and effective vaccine administration by injection in infants and younger children.

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