Public Health Scotland has developed a social media toolkit to raise awareness about the vaccines offered during pregnancy and to help expectant mothers understand the importance of vaccination.

Viruses like flu and COVID-19 spread more easily during the colder months as we spend more time indoor with others. That’s why those most at risk of getting seriously ill are being offered the flu and COVID-19 vaccines. It's important those who are eligible take up the offer of vaccination to get the best protection this winter.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) is an opportunity to raise awareness of breast screening.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Scottish women with one in nine developing the disease. Women are five times more likely to survive if it's caught in it's earliest stage. 

National Eye Health Week (23–29 September 2024) is an opportunity to raise awareness of diabetic eye screening (DES).

Students are at increased risk of infectious diseases like meningitis, septicaemia, and measles. These diseases spread easily in universities and colleges, as students mix closely with others from around the country and overseas. The new term for Scottish universities and colleges is an important opportunity to remind students of free vaccinations provided by NHSScotland.