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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · 1d

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

Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · 2d

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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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · 3d

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

Graphic of test tubes in a lab with text: Opportunity for academics at Scottish universities to support pandemic preparedness.

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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · 8d

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
publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/oc...

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Voluntary Health Scotland @vhscotland.bsky.social · 9d

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

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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · 15d

📺 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

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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · 16d

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

Poster with the text, "The HPV vaccine helps prevent HPV infection, which can cause genital warts and certain types of cancer."

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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · 22d

For some people, like Olivia, flu hits harder. Olivia's severe asthma makes her particularly vulnerable – she was once admitted to intensive care after contracting flu.

Find out more about our winter flu programme 🔽
publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/se...
@asthmalungscot.bsky.social

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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · 24d

The 2025 winter flu vaccine programme has begun!

The flu vaccine protects those most at risk from severe illness. If you’re offered the flu vaccine, it’s for a reason – you’re particularly vulnerable to becoming seriously ill with flu.

publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/se...

#vaccineswork

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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · Sep 10

Claire Hislop, our Organisational Lead for Food & Physical Activity, is attending the UK Obesity Congress tomorrow to deliver a joint plenary with colleagues from @fsscot.bsky.social and @scottishgov.bsky.social on 'Working towards a healthier food environment for Scotland.' 🍎

#UKCO2025

Association for the Study of Obesity UK @ukaso.bsky.social · Sep 10

Delegates arriving in Aberdeen as #UKCO2025 kicks off!

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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · Sep 8

Just moved for uni or college? 📚

Don’t forget to register with a local GP and dentist. It’s your first step to staying healthy while studying in Scotland.

Find your nearest practice: nhs24.info/servicedirec...

Poster saying 'student health. If you're moving away from home to study, remember to register with a new GP and dentist.' An arrow points to the web link NHSinform.scot/studenthealth Next to it is a woman wearing headphones, carrying books and a bag.

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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · Sep 2

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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · Sep 2

“These deaths are not just numbers; they are people in our communities and families.”

Despite a 13% fall in drug deaths in 2024, Scotland still faces one of the highest rates in the world. Tackling poverty, trauma and stigma is vital.

Read more 🔽
publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/se...

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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · Sep 1

Dr Claire Cameron, Consultant in Public Health at PHS, writes in our latest blog about the importance of making sure students are up to date with their vaccinations before heading to college or university.

Read the full blog below ⬇️
publichealthscotland.scot/our-blog/202...

#Vaccines4Students

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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · Aug 29

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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · Aug 29

31 August is International Overdose Awareness Day 🚨

With drug-related harms high across Scotland, knowing how to respond could save a life.

View our resource to learn how ⬇️
publichealthscotland.scot/publications...

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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · Aug 27

Scotland is closer than ever to eliminating HIV transmission with just 37 new cases in 2023.

Our latest report highlights important progress made so far, and the key areas of intervention – particularly around HIV stigma.

Find out more 🔽
publichealthscotland.scot/publications...

Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · Aug 27

How can data help us build a fairer, healthier Scotland?

At our Collaboration for Health Equity in Scotland webinar, we explored how data can be used to learn about communities and their needs, and influence positive change.

Find out more in our blog 🔽
publichealthscotland.scot/our-blog/202...

An illustration of a park with people walking, cycling, and engaging in various activities. The background shows trees and buildings. Overlaid on the image is a purple rectangle with white text that reads "Driving health equity by turning data into action." At the bottom of the image, there is a purple banner with the word "Blog" on the left and "Public Health Scotland" on the right.

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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · Aug 19

New cancer incidence stats show the risk of developing cancer in 2022 was 24% higher in the most deprived areas of Scotland than the least.

However, not all cancers follow this pattern - prostate cancer is 29% more common in our least deprived areas

▶️ publichealthscotland.scot/publications...

graphic from Public Health Scotland showing that in 2022, individuals in Scotland's most deprived areas had a 24% higher risk of developing cancer compared to those in the least deprived areas.

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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · Aug 12

🚨 New RADAR alert re nitazines and synthetic opioids detected in Scotland’s unregulated drug supply.

👉 Read more about increasing availability, rising harms, and continuing concern.
publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/au...

Purple background with text 'RADAR, Rapid action drug alerts and response. Scotland's Drugs Early Warning System. on the left is a green and yellow radar symbol

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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · Aug 7

💙 Our new findings show that babies younger than 3 months, whose mothers received the maternal RSV vaccination, were 80% less likely to end up in hospital than those whose mums hadn’t been vaccinated.

Find out more 🔽
publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/au...

#VaccinesWork

A pregnant woman sitting, holding her left sleeve up to show her arm while a nurse administers the RSV vaccine.

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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · Aug 5

📊 Scottish employers: your voice matters in shaping healthier workplaces across Scotland.

Take part in our 15-minute survey to help us understand the challenges you face in supporting workforce health ➡️
healthyworkinglives.scot/employer-eng...

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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · Jul 31

The time people in Scotland can expect to live in good health, without serious illness or disability, has fallen to a 10 year low

@natrecordsscot.bsky.social figures show those born in 2021-23 can expect 60 years for females and 59.6 for males on average

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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · Jul 29

The report shows drug-related harms are higher compared to the previous quarter and highlights the serious impact of a rapidly evolving, toxic and unpredictable drug supply.

📊 Our infographics share some of the key figures.

View the full report 🔽
publichealthscotland.scot/publications...

Graphic titled 'RADAR Indicators of drug harms in Scotland' showing naloxone administrations from March to May 25. It reports 1,089 Scottish Ambulance Service naloxone administration incidents—45% higher than the previous quarter (752) and 9% higher than the same period last year (1,002).

Graphic titled 'RADAR: Indicators of drug harms in Scotland' showing A&E attendances from March to May 25. It reports 1,062 drug-related emergency department attendances—19% higher than the previous quarter (891) and unchanged from the same period last year (1,062).

Infographic from Public Health Scotland titled 'RADAR Indicators of drug harms in Scotland' showing suspected drug deaths from March to May 25. It reports 312 suspected drug deaths, averaging 24 per week—15% higher than the previous quarter (272) and 7% higher than the same period last year (291).

Graphic for Scotland’s Drugs Early Warning System, RADAR. It includes the text: 'RADAR – Scotland’s Drugs Early Warning System. View the full RADAR report and find our current alerts at: publichealthscotland.scot/RADAR. Public Health Scotland.

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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · Jul 29

Our latest RADAR quarterly report shows increased levels of drug-related harm across Scotland, underlining the need for continued action.

📺 Hear from Dr Tara Shivaji, Consultant in Public Health at Public Health Scotland and Lead of RADAR.

More info 🔽
publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/ju...

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