Keeping well in cold weather - social media toolkit
Anyone can become unwell when the weather is cold, but some people are more at risk. Cold temperatures can increase the risk of illnesses such as respiratory infections, heart attacks, strokes, hypothermia and falls. It can also worsen symptoms of existing heart and lung conditions.
Flu vaccine - Social care worker toolkit
Social care workers who are in direct contact with people are eligible for the free flu vaccine this year.
Child flu vaccine: help beat flu with a wee scoosh - updated toolkit
In Scotland, children aged 2 to 5 who are not yet at school, and all primary and secondary school pupils, are offered the free nasal (nose) spray flu vaccine.
Updated MenB Social Media Toolkit – August 2026
Some older teenagers and new students under the of 25 are being offered the MenB vaccine in Scotland as they are at higher risk of exposure to meningococcal group B bacteria.
Did you know there's a vaccine that helps protect against RSV?
RSV is a common and highly infectious respiratory virus that affects the breathing system. While most RSV infections are usually mild, it can cause severe illness for older adults and in babies under one year of age.
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Keeping well in cold weather - social media toolkit
Anyone can become unwell when the weather is cold, but some people are more at risk. Cold temperatures can increase the risk of illnesses such as respiratory infections, heart attacks, strokes, hypothermia and falls. It can also worsen symptoms of existing heart and lung conditions.
Bird, poultry, cattle and swine worker - flu vaccine social media toolkit
This winter the free flu vaccine is being offered to certain bird and poultry handlers and swine and cattle workers to protect them from getting ill with the flu virus.
New blog from Victoria Elliot: Exploring public health data with the ScotPHO Profiles Tool
In this blog, Victoria Elliot, Principal Information Analyst at Public Health Scotland (PHS), shares what the ScotPHO Profiles Tool is, how it works, and how it’s already making a difference for our staff and organisations across Scotland.