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A Scotland where everybody thrives
Our strategic plan reaffirms our purpose as Scotland’s national public health body; continuing to work to prevent disease, prolong healthy life and promote health and wellbeing across the country.
The role of prevention in public health
Helping to improve lives for Scotland’s communities by stopping issues from developing in the first place is a key part of our work. Find out more about the role of prevention in Scotland’s public health using our online guide.
Reporting on viral respiratory diseases in Scotland
Each Thursday, we publish our surveillance report and the accompanying interactive dashboard is updated. Together, these provide comprehensive epidemiological information on respiratory infection activity across Scotland.
Winter vaccinations
We have information and resources about this winter's flu and COVID-19 vaccination programme.
Featured publications
How to stop smoking and stay stopped
This booklet is for smokers who are seriously thinking about stopping smoking. Reading this booklet will help smokers decide if they are ready to stop and then how to go about it.
Policy briefing: alcohol
A policy briefing that sets out the range of evidence-based actions that could be taken to prevent and reduce harm from alcohol.