Viral respiratory diseases surveillance report

We publish regular reports on viral respiratory diseases, including RSV.

There are also interactive dashboards available. 

View the latest viral respiratory diseases surveillance report.

Pertussis cases

We continue to see a high number of laboratory-confirmed pertussis cases in Scotland.

Monthly report

On 18 July, PHS published the first of a monthly surveillance report on pertussis, which aims to provide additional information on the current situation to support health protection activities within the boards.

The report shows 5,270 laboratory confirmed cases of whooping cough between 1 January and 15 July 2024.

Most cases are in those aged 15 years or older. However, the highest incidence rate is between those aged ten and 14 years old.

Read the monthly report of confirmed cases of pertussis in Scotland.

Weekly updates

In addition, we publish weekly updates on case number in Scotland.

View the weekly pertussis updates.

Measles cases

Measles cases continue to increase across the UK and Europe.

As of 17 July, there have been 14 laboratory-confirmed measles cases in Scotland in 2024.

Weekly updates

We publish weekly updates on case numbers of measles in Scotland.

View the weekly measles updates.