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An encouraging new study by Public Health Scotland, in collaboration with the Universities of Edinburgh and Strathclyde, confirms the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine provides strong and sustained protection against cervical disease that can develop into cancer.

Current estimates from the Scottish Health Survey show that around two-thirds of Scottish adults are overweight, and one-third are living with obesity.

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Findings from a paper published in the medical journal, Eurosurveillance, show that fully vaccinated children aged 8 weeks to 17 years were 69% less likely to be hospitalised with whooping cough (pertussis).

To mark the start of National Innovation Week, Public Health Scotland (PHS) is proud to launch our new Innovation Framework – a roadmap to embed innovation at the heart of how we work, collaborate, and improve health outcomes for the Scottish population.

This year’s winter vaccine programme has started, with a clear message to all those who are being invited: ‘If you’re offered the flu vaccine, you’ve got a reason to get it. ’

The annual report for drug related deaths from the National Records of Scotland, published today, shows that there were 1017 drug-related deaths in Scotland in 2024; a decrease of 13% (155 deaths) compared to 2023.

PHS has published a new RADAR alert on nitazenes to respond to increasing harms and availability in the drugs supply.

The Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health, Jenni Minto MSP and COSLA Health and Social Care Spokesperson, Councillor Paul Kelly today announced the appointment of Ally Boyle as Chair of the Public Health Scotland Board.

Exciting new findings published today by Public Health Scotland (PHS) show that infants under three months of age, whose mother received the groundbreaking RSV vaccination during pregnancy, were around 80% less likely to be admitted to hospital with an RSV infection compared with those who weren’t vaccinated.