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Findings from a paper published by the World Health Organisation estimate that 22,138 lives in Scotland were saved as a direct result of the COVID-19 vaccination programme.

The Core UK decision-making and political governance module of the UK COVID-19 Public Inquiry opened on 31 August 2022. It is split into parts, with Module 2A looking specifically at the perspective from Scotland taking place this week.

Today’s viral respiratory diseases report highlights continued circulation of flu and COVID-19 in Scotland this winter.

Our latest viral respiratory diseases report highlights increasing circulation of flu and COVID-19 in Scotland this winter.

With latest statistics showing a decline in vaccine uptake rates among teenagers, Public Health Scotland is encouraging young people to take up the offer of their routine vaccines at school.

A number of measles cases have been reported across other parts of the UK and Europe this year. While there have been very few recent cases of measles in Scotland, there remains a risk of infection in those who have only received one dose, or no doses, of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.

Public Health Scotland (PHS) continues to urge those eligible to take up the offer of their flu and COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible to ensure they’re protected ahead of the festive season.