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Pregnancy screening
Screening is offered to all pregnant women to assess the chance of you or your baby having a particular health conditions. Find out which conditions can be screened for and what’s involved in the screening tests.
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Newborn hearing test
The newborn hearing screening test's done within the first 4 weeks of life to check if your baby has hearing loss. Find out how it's done, and what happens if the test finds a problem.
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Newborn screening
After the birth of your child, your midwife will offer to examine and test them within the first days and weeks. Find out which tests are offered and why.
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What to expect after immunisation: Young people
As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with the vaccines used for NHS vaccinations. Find out about the common side effects of immunisations.
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What to expect after immunisation: Babies and children up to 5 years
As with any medicine, there are possible side effects of vaccines used for immunisation. Find out about the common side effects after NHS vaccinations in babies and young children up to 5 years of age.
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Scan for Safety
The Scan for Safety programme will enhance patient safety in relation to certain medical devices
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Local health board vaccination information
Information from NHS Scotland health boards about vaccination arrangements
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Getting your vaccinations
For most routine vaccinations, your local health board will invite you by sending you a letter when you become eligible. You do not need to contact them to arrange your vaccinations.
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Coronavirus vaccine leaflets
Leaflets about the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine including what to expect and vaccine ingredients
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Winter vaccines leaflets
Leaflets about the coronavirus and flu vaccines and why they're being offered