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The Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recommended changes to the childhood vaccination schedule based on latest scientific evidence to support high levels of protection for children. Consultant in Public Health from our Vaccination and Immunisation Division, Dr Daniel Chandler, outlines the changes to the schedule in our latest blog.

A clear guide to the vaccines offered from age 65 in Scotland, including flu, pneumococcal, shingles, COVID‑19 and RSV. Learn what’s offered and when.

The challenge of measuring smoking related diseases and deaths can be complex. Craig Collins, Service Manager, Health Harms Intelligence, explains the reason behind the change in measuring smoking harms.

In our latest blog, Dr Rishma Maini, Consultant in Public Health and Co-lead of the Clinical Health Intelligence and Research Division at PHS, reflects on the year ahead as a chance to renew focus on the public health challenges affecting people across Scotland. Dr Maini also introduces our forthcoming ten-year strategy, designed to tackle these issues and drive meaningful change.

In our latest blog, Dr Fatim Lakha, Consultant in Public Health Medicine and Dr Grant Wyper, Principal Epidemiologist at Public Health Scotland (PHS) reflect on the latest healthy life expectancy statistics published by the National Records of Scotland (NRS). They explain what the figures mean for Scotland, offer insight into why progress has stalled, and outline how PHS will work with partners to realise the vision of our new 10-year strategy.

Flu season has arrived about a month earlier than usual in Scotland, and cases are rising rapidly. Early data across the UK suggest that a new “drifted” type of flu virus may be circulating this winter.

A study published today and authored by a team from PHS and the University of Strathclyde, shows that the new RSV vaccine has significantly reduced hospital admissions for eligible older adults in Scotland. Dr Kimberly Marsh, interim Respiratory Viral Pathogens Lead at PHS, shares her thoughts on why the vaccine and this study matter to us all.

In our latest blog, Professor Dominic Mellor, Consultant in Veterinary Public Health, provides an update on the ongoing outbreak of bird flu that has swept across the globe and offers helpful advice to both the public and those who keep birds that can help minimise the risk of the virus being spread.

This guest blog explores the approach and reflections from Samantha Stewart, Research and Peer Engagement Senior Officer at SDF, alongside peer researchers, who facilitated the completion of a survey across Scotland for the National Mission evaluation.

Dr Karen Conduit-Turner, Public Health Registrar at NHS Tayside joined Public Health Scotland (PHS) for 10 months to work with the Public Health and Sustainable Transport Partnership. Here, she reflects on the importance of bus services for health in local communities.