Campaign overviews

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.

Cases of measles are continuing to rise in the UK and Europe. Public Health Scotland (PHS) is working with health boards to monitor the number of cases in Scotland closely. Updates are published on the PHS website every Thursday.

Cases of measles are continuing to rise in the UK and Europe. Public Health Scotland (PHS) is working with health boards to monitor the number of cases in Scotland closely. Updates are published on the PHS website every Thursday.

Everyone who’s eligible will now start to receive their COVID-19 spring vaccine invitation, as their level of protection may have faded since their last dose. 

Pneumococcal infection can cause serious illnesses like pneumonia and bacterial meningitis. Those aged 65 or over, or those under 65 with certain health conditions are at greater risk.

The pneumococcal vaccine is the best way to protect against the diseases and conditions caused by the pneumococcal bacteria.

Infectious diseases such as meningitis, septicaemia and measles can spread easily in university and college communities. Cases of measles are rising in other parts of the UK and students are the second biggest at-risk group of contracting meningitis, after babies and toddlers. That's why it’s important to remind students about free vaccinations provided by NHS Scotland before they start their second semester. These vaccines offer the best protection against these serious, and in some cases life threatening diseases.

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

Public Health Scotland (PHS) has this week launched a new campaign to raise awareness and encourage uptake of the vaccines offered to young people in secondary school.   

It’s not too late for your child to get the flu vaccine.

Getting children vaccinated is the most effective way to reduce the risk of children and young people getting flu and having to take time off nursery or school or spreading it to friends and family who are at greater risk this winter.

Infectious diseases such as meningitis, septicaemia and measles can spread easily in university and college communities. Cases of measles are rising in other parts of the UK and students are the second biggest at-risk group of contracting meningitis, after babies and toddlers. That's why the new term is an important opportunity to remind students about free vaccinations provided by NHS Scotland. These offer the best protection against these serious, and in some cases life threatening diseases.

In some parts of the UK and Europe, there’s been an increase in the number of people getting measles. Measles is one of the most highly infectious diseases and can lead to serious and potentially life-threatening complications. Fortunately, there's a free measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine available which is highly effective in protecting you and your child against measles.