Campaign overviews

It's not too late for those who are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine before the programme finishes on 30 June 2025.

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 current term coming to an end is an opportunity to remind new and returning students about the free vaccinations they are eligible for. 

World Immunisation Week (WIW) led by the World Health Organization, is taking place 24–30 April 2025. This is a good opportunity to build public trust in vaccines and help build long-term support for immunisation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.