Public Health Scotland News - Campaign overviews

New people. New places. New protection.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:30:00 Z

Following recent outbreaks of meningitis in the UK, the MenB vaccine is being offered to some older teenagers and students under 25 who are at higher risk of exposure to meningococcal group B bacteria. This time-limited programme will be offered to some older teenagers and some new college and university students who are at higher risk of exposure to meningococcal group B bacteria.

Men's Health Awareness Week 2026

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:58:00 Z

It’s Men's Health Awareness Week (15-21 June 2026) and Public Health Scotland would like to highlight the resources available to help support your awareness activities. These resources focus on programmes that can significantly impact men's health outcomes in Scotland.

Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2026

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:25:00 Z

Cervical screening awareness week (15 - 21 June 2026) is an opportunity to raise awareness of cervical screening (smear tests).

Are you watching Scotland home or away this Summer?

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:45:00 Z

Whether fans are heading to America to support Scotland at the World Cup or watching the games in a fan-zone closer to home, it’s important to make sure their vaccinations are up to date before they go.

It’s not too late to protect yourself from COVID-19

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:00 Z

COVID-19 remains a serious risk, especially for older adults and those with weakened immune systems. Protection from previous vaccination reduces over time, so it’s important those eligible get vaccinated to help maintain their protection all year round.

Is it football or flip flops this Summer?

Wed, 27 May 2026 09:01:00 Z

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

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:16:00 Z

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

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:24:00 Z

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

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:07:00 Z

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

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:00:00 Z

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.