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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.

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.

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.

Social care workers who are in direct contact with people are eligible for the free flu vaccine this year. 

Public Health Scotland's Fairer, Healthier Economies Service is pleased to launch the Anchors progression framework.

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

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

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

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.

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. 

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

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.