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Newly published data from Public Health Scotland (PHS) show that flu activity continues to rise steeply in Scotland, including an increase in flu-related GP consultations and hospital admissions.

Indicators of flu activity continue to rise steeply among people of all ages in Scotland. As a result, Public Health Scotland is emphasising the importance of people being aware of what they can do to prevent the infection from spreading and causing severe illness to vulnerable people.

As part of the Public Health Scotland (PHS) evaluation of the National Mission on Drug Deaths, the findings of a research project interviewing key individuals in the field have been published today.

Public Health Scotland (PHS), University College London’s Institute of Health Equity (IHE) and three of Scotland’s local authority areas have formed a partnership to strengthen and accelerate action to improve health and reduce health inequalities in Scotland.

Public Health Scotland (PHS) is encouraging young people to take up the offer of routine vaccines at secondary school, as reports published earlier this week show that uptake rates are yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. Parents and carers are asked to look out for vaccination consent letters.

PHS continues to lead and support workforce development in local NHS Boards and develop links across all areas of public health. We are implementing a public health approach to tackling Violence against women and girls both nationally and locally across the public sector.

Latest figures, published by Public Health Scotland (PHS) yesterday, show laboratory reports of norovirus in Scotland have increased in recent weeks. By keeping hands clean, we can significantly reduce the transmission of infections.

Public Health Scotland (PHS) is encouraging those that have not yet received their free winter flu and COVID-19 vaccines to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Getting vaccinated every year remains the best way to protect yourself against these viruses and reduce your risk of getting seriously ill or having to go to hospital this winter.

Public Health Scotland and Youth Link Scotland have issued a joint statement committing to working together to improve the long-term health outcomes of Scotland’s children and young people.