Campaign overviews

The flu virus spreads more easily during the colder months as we spend more time indoors with others. That’s why all unpaid carers and young carers are being offered the flu vaccine this year, to help protect themselves and the people they care for.

Public Health Scotland has developed a social media toolkit to raise awareness about the vaccines offered during pregnancy and to help expectant mothers understand the importance of vaccination.

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 those who are eligible take up the offer of vaccination to get the best protection this winter.

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 those who are eligible take up the offer of vaccination to get the best protection this winter.

Social care staff who work directly with patients and provide support services are eligible for the flu and COVID-19 vaccines this year. It is recommended staff take up the offer of vaccination this year to protect themselves and those in their care.  

Health social care and social work staff who work directly with patients and provide support services are eligible for the flu and COVID-19 vaccines this year. Non-frontline NHS staff are also eligible for the flu vaccine. It is recommended staff take up the offer of vaccination this year to protect themselves and those in their care.  

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

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

In Scotland, all children and young people aged 2-17 years are offered the nasal (nose) spray flu vaccine.

Students are at increased risk of infectious diseases like meningitis, septicaemia, 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 NHSScotland.

Please find below the latest version of the whooping cough social media toolkit which reflects a change in statistics regarding hospital admissions and deaths. It would be greatly appreciated if you could use this latest version of the toolkit for your communications. 

Cases of pertussis (whooping cough) are increasing across the UK and other parts of Europe. Public Health Scotland (PHS) is continuing to support health boards in Scotland to manage this situation. The latest case numbers are published every week.