Earlier this week a polio vaccine booster campaign was announced for all children aged one to nine years in London. This is because of a poliovirus that was recently found in wastewater in London.
Currently Scotland will not be implementing a catch up booster programme as vaccine uptake is already high here, according to Public Health Scotland. The Scots health body is, however, urging people to ensure that their polio vaccines are up to date.
According to the public health officials, this particularly applies to parents of young children who may have missed an immunisation opportunity. They add that they are working with NHS boards on a precautionary basis to ensure optimal vaccine coverage for those still to get their polio jab.
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