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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.

As is often the case in winter, we have seen a small increase in invasive meningococcal disease, including meningitis, in recent weeks.

Cases of measles are on the rise and, as is often the case in winter, we have seen a small increase in invasive meningococcal disease, including meningitis, in recent weeks.

With two cases of laboratory-confirmed measles since October 2023, one of which was confirmed last week, Public Health Scotland (PHS) is encouraging the public to take up the offer of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine which is highly effective in protecting against measles.

With two cases of laboratory-confirmed measles since October 2023, one of which was confirmed last week, Public Health Scotland (PHS) is encouraging the public to take up the offer of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine which is highly effective in protecting against measles.

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.   

Getting the shingles vaccine is the one thing you can do to help protect yourself against the risk of shingles.

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.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place throughout the month of October. Public Health Scotland plan to use this as an opportunity to promote and provide information on the benefits of breast screening, the symptoms of breast cancer and highlight that materials are available in a variety of formats and languages.

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.