Welcome to the August edition of the Scottish Vaccine Update.

This edition will focus on the introduction of the new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) programme.

The programme aims to protect vulnerable groups against RSV and its complications.

Also in this issue:

• workforce education materials, including RSV
• vaccine-preventable disease surveillance, including measles and pertussis
• publication of our report into understanding and addressing declines in childhood immunisations
• vaccine supply information