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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.

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.

In Scotland, cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including gonorrhoea and chlamydia, are increasing among people under the age of 25. The number of infections has more than doubled since 2017. That increase means that 1 in every 200 people aged under 25 has gonorrhoea. If left untreated, it can lead to long term health problems.

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.