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Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (21- 28 January 2025) is an opportunity to raise awareness of cervical screening (smear tests).

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (21- 28 January 2025) is an opportunity to raise awareness of cervical screening (smear tests).

This winter there have been high levels of flu circulating compared to previous years.

In response, Public Health Scotland (PHS) is reminding eligible individuals who have not yet received their free flu vaccine to get vaccinated before the vaccination offer ends on 31 March. Additionally, those eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine are encouraged to get vaccinated before the COVID-19 vaccination programme ends on 31 January.

This winter there have been high levels of flu circulating compared to previous years. 

This winter there have been high levels of flu circulating compared to previous years.

In response, Public Health Scotland (PHS) is reminding eligible individuals who have not yet received their free flu vaccine to get vaccinated before the vaccination offer ends on 31 March. Additionally, those eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine are encouraged to get vaccinated before the COVID-19 vaccination programme ends on 31 January.

A reminder that NHS Scotland is offering the free flu vaccine to those at risk of exposure to avian (bird) flu. While the vaccine doesn't protect against bird flu, it can reduce the risk of a new flu virus forming which could happen if someone is exposed to flu and bird flu at the same time.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that generally causes mild illness with cold-like symptoms. Most cases recover after two to three weeks of illness, but RSV can cause severe illness leading to complications and hospitalisation especially for newborns and infants. Currently, rates of RSV are highest in children under 1 year of age.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that generally causes mild illness with cold-like symptoms. Most cases recover after two to three weeks of illness, but RSV can cause severe illness leading to complications and hospitalisation especially for newborns and infants. 

Viruses like flu and COVID-19 spread more easily during the colder months as we spend more time indoor with others. That’s why those most at risk of getting seriously ill are being offered the flu and COVID-19 vaccines. It’s important to remind those who are eligible that there is still time take up the offer of vaccination to get the best protection this winter.

As part of this year’s winter vaccination programme, frontline social care workers and staff in care homes for older adults are being offered the free flu and COVID-19 vaccines to build up immunity and protect themselves from these viruses.

The campaign Chat. Sign. Protect. aims to raise awareness and encourage uptake of the vaccines offered to young people in secondary school.  

The campaign Chat. Sign. Protect. aims to raise awareness and encourage uptake of the vaccines offered to young people in secondary school.