Is it football or flip flops this Summer?
Whether people are heading to America to support Scotland at the World Cup, relaxing on the beach, or enjoying festivals closer to home, it’s important to make sure their vaccinations are up to date before they go.
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.
Campaigns
Is it football or flip flops this Summer?
Whether people are heading to America to support Scotland at the World Cup, relaxing on the beach, or enjoying festivals closer to home, it’s important to make sure their vaccinations are up to date before they go.
Hajj and Umrah Social Media Toolkit
Hajj is an annual Islamic religious pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca) in Saudi Arabia. The dates for Hajj 1447H/2026 are expected to be 25–30 May 2026. Umrah is an Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah that can be undertaken at any time of the year.
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.