Spring’s the perfect time to top up your COVID-19 protection.
COVID-19 hasn’t gone away. The virus remains a serious risk, especially for older adults and those with weakened immune systems.
Staying safe outdoors - farm visits and tick awareness
Zoonotic infections are diseases passed from animals to humans. They remain a significant public health risk in Scotland, particularly during spring and summer months.
One less thing: Childhood vaccination campaign
Public Health Scotland has developed a campaign which aims to encourage uptake of childhood vaccinations, to help address the declines seen across the programme over the past decade.
#Vaccines4Students Social Media Toolkit January 2026
Students are at increased risk of infectious diseases like meningitis 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 the NHS in Scotland.
Winter Vaccines Social Media Toolkit - December 2025
Last winter, Scotland experienced very high levels of flu, with more than 6,500 adults becoming so ill that they were admitted to hospital. This year, Scotland is already seeing cases of flu starting to increase.
Campaigns
Staying safe outdoors - farm visits and tick awareness
Zoonotic infections are diseases passed from animals to humans. They remain a significant public health risk in Scotland, particularly during spring and summer months.
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 2026
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. We wanted to use this as an opportunity to remind you about the Public Health Scotland (PHS) resources that are available for you to use.
Help raise awareness of signs and symptoms of meningitis
Following the outbreak of meningococcal disease in Kent, PHS has created social media assets to help raise awareness, of the signs and symptoms of meningitis and the MenACWY vaccine.