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Public Health Scotland is the national agency for improving and protecting the health and wellbeing of the people of Scotland.

Find out more at publichealthscotland.scot
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With case numbers for flu still increasing, we're continuing to encourage those who are eligible to come forward to receive their flu vaccine to help protect themselves and their loved ones.

More info 🔽
https://ow.ly/C9Ij50Xyzmn

Latest flu data here 🔽
https://ow.ly/UShK50Xyzmo
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November 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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In Scotland, children and young people in primary and secondary school are being offered the flu vaccine. Given as a nasal spray, it’s quick, painless and feels like a tickle in their nose.

Find out more at nhsinform.scot/childflu

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November 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Our latest annual HPV immunisation report shows that uptake remains lower than rates seen prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

HPV is a common virus, usually spread through sexual contact, and responsible for almost all cases of cervical cancer.

More info 🔽
https://ow.ly/PAUl50XxlY2
November 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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Would you like to make a difference to the public’s health and wellbeing in Scotland? 

We’re working with Scottish Government and COSLA to recruit three new members to our Board.

Find out more and apply by 19 December 2025 🔽
https://ow.ly/nv0450XwM3o
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November 24, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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❄️ Stay safe outdoors in winter ❄️ 

🔹 Wrap up well – wear a hat and gloves
🔹 Watch out for icy pavements and roads 
🔹 Wear shoes with a good grip to prevent slips, trips and falls

Find more cold weather tips on NHS inform 🔽
nhsinform.scot/cold-weather
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November 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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With case numbers for flu continuing to increase, we're encouraging those who are eligible to come forward to receive their flu vaccine to help protect themselves and their loved ones.

For more information visit http://nhsinform.scot/flu

November 20, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Check out the latest edition of the PHS newsletter and read the latest news, blogs and publications from the PHS website. 💻

View the latest newsletter and subscribe below 🔽 https://publichealthscotland.scot/newsletters/phs-newsletter/2025/november/phs-newsletter-november-2025/
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November 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Alongside PHS, nestauk.bsky.social has considered how Scotland’s planning system can be used to create healthier food environments and reduce obesity and health inequalities.

Find out more🔽
https://publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/november/shaping-healthier-food-environments-for-the-next-decade/
November 17, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Dr Kim Marsh, our Viral Respiratory Pathogens lead, spoke to journalists yesterday about this years flu season, highlighting the importance of getting the vaccine if your eligible

📺Watch on BBC iplayer at 03:22

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002m8tx/reporting-scotland-evening-news-13112025
Dr Kimberly Marsh from Public Health Scotland discusses the early arrival and rapid rise of flu cases this season in Scotland.
November 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Flu season has arrived about a month earlier than usual in Scotland. Find out what's happening this season in our latest blog and how to stay protected.

🆕https://publichealthscotland.scot/our-blog/2025/november/with-this-year-s-flu-season-starting-early-find-out-how-to-stay-protected/
November 13, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Although case numbers are still low, we’ve seen an early start to this year’s flu season in Scotland.

It’s important that those who are eligible come forward to receive their flu vaccine to help protect themselves and their loved ones.

For more information visit http://nhsinform.scot/flu
November 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Scotland follows best international practice and World Health Organization recommendations for vaccination.

Find out more about the safety of vaccines, how they work and how they're monitored: www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/how-vaccines-work/
November 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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An encouraging new study by @publichealthscot.bsky.social, in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh and @unistrathclyde.bsky.social, confirms the HPV vaccine provides strong and sustained protection against cervical disease that can develop into cancer.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Vaccines continue to be the most effective way to protect people from serious, life-threatening diseases.

Thanks to vaccines, diseases like smallpox, polio, and tetanus, that were once responsible for millions of deaths and disabilities, have been eliminated or drastically reduced.
October 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Delighted to share 'Pauline's Blog: Innovation at PHS – Turning Ambition into Action for a Healthier Scotland'. Please pop by and say hi to the @publichealthscot.bsky.social team next Tuesday at our Health Creation Hub at #VHSConf25
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October 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Check out the latest edition of the PHS newsletter and read the latest news, blogs and publications from the PHS website. 💻

View the latest newsletter and subscribe below 🔽 https://publichealthscotland.scot/newsletters/phs-newsletter/2025/october/phs-newsletter-october-2025/
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October 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Members of the public are welcome to observe our PHS Board meetings. 📝

Register to observe our next meeting on Wednesday 22 October via our website 🔽
https://ow.ly/JUZW50XayKo
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October 13, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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New research from PHS, conducted in collaboration with Sciensano, projects a surge in the number of adult cases of excess weight in Scotland by 2040. 📈

Read more on our website⬇️
https://publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/october/scale-of-obesity-challenge-in-scotland-highlighted-by-new-research/
October 13, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Our next Annual Review takes place on 7 November 📝

All are welcome to submit questions and attend this formal event with our Board, Scottish Government and COSLA, where we'll review the year's achievements and challenges, and set plans for the year ahead.

More info 🔽
https://ow.ly/SmEH50X9Ecn
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October 10, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Winter = more coughs, colds and respiratory infections. ❄️

In our latest blog, we share how we’re preparing for winter by tracking flu, COVID-19, and RSV infections, and tips on how to protect yourself and others.

Read more 🔽
https://ow.ly/TZcr50X93X3
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October 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Senior academics based at Scottish universities are invited to use their expertise and passion to provide input as members of the National Scottish Pandemic Sciences Partnership (NSPSP) Oversight Board.

Applications close 27 Oct 2025.

Find out more 🔽
https://ow.ly/n0iS50X8o92
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October 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Children fully vaccinated against whooping cough were 69% less likely to be hospitalised, a study from @eurosurveillance.org shows.

✨ Pregnant? You can get vaccinated from 16 to 32 weeks
✨ Babies can get their 6-in-1 vaccine at 8, 12 and 16 weeks

Read more
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October 3, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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Our Manifesto for Health Creation is LIVE! This was developed in consultation with our members and will inform our policy priorities well beyond next year’s Scottish Parliament election. Please read, like, share and join our movement for health creation! bit.ly/4nDmRAe
October 2, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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📺 We’ve been working with The Turing Institute and universities across Scotland to adapt our predictive data modelling tool, SPARRA.

Find out more about our new Innovation Framework 🔽
www.publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/se...

#NationalInnovationWeek
September 26, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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If you've left school and you didn't get your human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, you may still be able to get it.

International students may be eligible too.

Find out more by visiting nhsinform.scot/vaccinesforstudents

#Vaccines4Students
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September 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM