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Information in Easy read about the child flu vaccine for children 6 months to 2 years at higher risk, children aged 2 to 5 years (and not yet in school), primary and secondary school pupils and what to expect after the vaccine.

Guidance on how to fill out the flu vaccination consent form for primary and secondary pupils

An individual with mpox is considered infectious from when their symptoms start until: there have been no new lesions for 48 hours their lesions have scabbed over all the scabs...

In scope This guidance aims to support those working in health protection teams (HPTs) across Scotland in managing mpox cases and contacts. It covers the public health management...

Test results will be shared through Electronic Communication of Surveillance in Scotland (ECOSS) and HPZone. The specialist virology centres will also advise positive and negative...

This document should also be considered alongside: Public Health Scotland mpox resources and links UKHSA guidance and associated resources National Infection Prevention and...

HPTs should add all suspected cases to HPZone. Use the HPZone context Clade 1 mpox or Clade 2 mpox based on the most likely clade type. ...

Comments on how to improve this guidance are welcome and can be sent to the PHS Guidance Team at phs.guidance@phs.scot ...

All suspected mpox cases should be tested. Detailed advice on testing, including sample requirements and transport and packaging can be found in the PHS laboratory information note...

For the purposes of public health action, cases should be defined as follows. ...