Public Health Scotland News - Campaign overviews

For Some, Flu Hits Harder - updated social media toolkit

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:06:00 Z

Last winter, nearly 5,000 people were admitted to hospital for flu among those aged 18 and over in Scotland.

Child flu vaccine: help beat flu with a wee scoosh - updated toolkit

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:16:00 Z

In Scotland, all children aged 2 to 5 years (not yet in school) are offered the nasal (nose) spray flu vaccine.

Child flu vaccine: help beat flu with a wee scoosh - updated toolkit

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:06:00 Z

In Scotland, all children and young people in primary and secondary school are offered the nasal (nose) spray flu vaccine.

Child flu vaccine: help beat flu with a wee scoosh - updated toolkit

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:59:00 Z

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.

Did you know there's a vaccine that helps protect against RSV?

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:55:00 Z

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. 

Flu vaccine social media toolkit - August 2026

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:03:00 Z

Last winter, nearly 5,000 people were admitted to hospital for flu among those aged 18 and over in Scotland.

Supporting this year’s Child Flu Vaccination Programme

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:15:00 Z

As we prepare for this year's child flu vaccination programme, we would like to thank you for your continued support to help protect children and young people from flu.

Supporting this year’s Child Flu Vaccination Programme

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:35:00 Z

As we prepare for this year's child flu vaccination programme, we would like to thank you for your continued support to help protect children and young people from flu.

Updated MenB Social Media Toolkit – August 2026

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:47:00 Z

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?

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:31:00 Z