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Update on respiratory diseases and winter vaccines

Today’s viral respiratory diseases report highlights continued circulation of flu and COVID-19 in Scotland this winter.

  • Health protection
11 January 2024

Update on new synthetic drugs

The latest data from the Rapid Action Drug Alerts and Response (RADAR) early warning system, led by Public Health Scotland (PHS), shows that nitazenes have been detected in 25...
  • Drugs
20 December 2023

Update on respiratory diseases

Our latest viral respiratory diseases report highlights increasing circulation of flu and COVID-19 in Scotland this winter.

  • Health protection
14 December 2023

Young people encouraged to take up routine vaccines offer at school

With latest statistics showing a decline in vaccine uptake rates among teenagers, Public Health Scotland is encouraging young people to take up the offer of their routine vaccines at school.

  • Immunisations
28 November 2023

Update on measles

A number of measles cases have been reported across other parts of the UK and Europe this year. While there have been very few recent cases of measles in Scotland, there remains a risk of infection in those who have only received one dose, or no doses, of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.

  • Immunisations
27 November 2023

Imagine a Scotland without Gender-Based Violence

Public Health Scotland (PHS) is supporting this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, joining a global call for action to prevent violence against...
  • Gender based violence
24 November 2023

Don’t Let Your Protection Fade – There’s still time to top up your protection before the festive celebrations

Public Health Scotland (PHS) continues to urge those eligible to take up the offer of their flu and COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible to ensure they’re protected ahead of the festive season.

  • Health protection
23 November 2023

Public Health Scotland Welcomes Tobacco and Vaping Framework

Public Health Scotland welcomes the Scottish Government’s new Tobacco and Vaping Framework, which sets out actions to be taken to create a tobacco-free generation by 2034.

  • Smoking
22 November 2023

Don’t Let Your Protection Fade – It’s not too late

Those eligible for the flu and COVID-19 vaccines this winter are urged to come forward for vaccination.

  • Health protection
16 November 2023

JCVI advice on vaccinations to protect against chickenpox

Following advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), Public Health Scotland (PHS) will work with Scottish Government and colleagues across NHS Boards...
  • Children
  • Immunisations
14 November 2023