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New figures published today show that flu is still circulating at high levels in Scotland, although case numbers and hospital admissions have started to decline.

Research is a key part of PHS’s role and is needed to generate and translate evidence underpinning policies and strategies to secure and improve health and healthcare systems.

With flu still circulating at high levels, Public Health Scotland (PHS) is urging those eligible to get their free winter vaccines as soon as possible.

Newly published data show that hospitalisations due to flu continue to rise in Scotland, following sharp increases in flu activity in recent weeks.

Newly published data from Public Health Scotland (PHS) show that flu activity continues to rise steeply in Scotland, including an increase in flu-related GP consultations and hospital admissions.

Indicators of flu activity continue to rise steeply among people of all ages in Scotland. As a result, Public Health Scotland is emphasising the importance of people being aware of what they can do to prevent the infection from spreading and causing severe illness to vulnerable people.

As part of the Public Health Scotland (PHS) evaluation of the National Mission on Drug Deaths, the findings of a research project interviewing key individuals in the field have been published today.

Public Health Scotland (PHS), University College London’s Institute of Health Equity (IHE) and three of Scotland’s local authority areas have formed a partnership to strengthen and accelerate action to improve health and reduce health inequalities in Scotland.

Public Health Scotland (PHS) is encouraging young people to take up the offer of routine vaccines at secondary school, as reports published earlier this week show that uptake rates are yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. Parents and carers are asked to look out for vaccination consent letters.