How many people are waiting for NHS treatment in Scotland? It’s not as simple as you think. Our latest blog explains: ✅ Why waiting times matter ✅ How they’re counted ✅ Our best estimate 👉 Read the full blog here: https://t.co/KdyBmdrANf

If you have an underlying health condition, you’ve got a reason to get the flu vaccine. For more information visit https://t.co/cMkgmhTUCD #FluHitsHarder

If you're eligible and have not had your flu vaccine yet, there's still time to book an appointment. For more information on appointments or to find out more about drop-in clinics, visit https://t.co/cMkgmhTUCD #FluHitsHarder

In Scotland, children aged 2-5 (and not yet in school) are being offered the flu vaccine. Given as a nasal spray, it’s quick, painless and feels like a tickle in their nose. Find out more at https://t.co/jdEzSkLgmn #WeeScoosh

Hear from Olivia Fulton as she shares her experience of living with an underlying health condition, having had flu before, and the time it led to intensive care. Listen to Olivia's story ⬇️ For more information on the flu vaccine visit https://t.co/cMkgmhTUCD #FluHitsHarder

With case numbers for flu rising sharply this week, we're continuing to encourage those who are eligible to come forward to receive their vaccine. New figures out today show that cases of flu more than doubled in the past week. ➡️Read more: https://t.co/7n0wKHiVHp

We’re working with @scotgov and @COSLA to recruit three new Board members at Public Health Scotland 📝 Join our online information session on 17 December at 17:30 – register by emailing phs.governance@phs.scot Find out more about the role and apply ➡️ https://t.co/bLJZAt9RYx

⚠️When Ailey’s baby Leo was just a few weeks old, he became seriously ill with RSV. Ask your midwife about how the RSV vaccine during pregnancy can help keep your newborn safe during those precious early months. For more info: https://t.co/COpKR44PKj

Gender-based violence impacts all areas of our health and wellbeing, including access to community spaces. Learn more about Equally Safe, Scotland's strategy to prevent gender-based violence and ensure lived experience shapes policy. ➡️ https://t.co/1DQqvOJbyr #16Days #GBV

To prevent the spread of flu, we continue to recommend regular handwashing and advise people with symptoms of respiratory illness to stay off work or school until you’re feeling better. Flu season is off to an early start, read more in our latest blog: https://t.co/djOgm92LNu

All young people in S1 are offered the HPV vaccine. This protects them from most HPV-related cancers such as head and neck cancers and cervical cancer, as well as genital warts in later life. Remember to #ChatSignProtect For more information visit https://t.co/X94fvnKgYm

Scotland is making good progress towards HIV transmission elimination targets. Our HIV in Scotland report shows since 2017, the annual number of first ever diagnoses recorded has nearly halved - from 225 to 125 in 2024. Read more 🔽 https://t.co/r0SB0hZkg3 #WorldAIDSDay

On this #WorldAIDSDay, stay up to date with the facts about HIV. Get practical tools for inclusive, stigma-free care in this new toolkit from @WaverleyCare @NHSScotland and @ScotGov Learn more: https://t.co/OO4KYnBzvY #HIVInformed #WorldAIDSDay

With RSV cases in those aged under 1 on the rise according to latest PHS figures, it’s important for those who are 28 weeks pregnant to take up the vaccination offer to protect you and your loved ones. Find out more about the RSV vaccine here:

Our study shows that infants under 3mos, whose mother received the RSV vaccine during pregnancy, had around 80% reduced risk of hospitalisation compared to infants whose mothers were unvaccinated. Read more in our latest blog here:

Ground-breaking new findings from PHS published in @TheLancetInfDis, in collaboration with @UofGlasgow, @uniofedinburgh, @UniStrathclyde and @UniofOxford, on effectiveness of the RSV in protecting infants against hospitalisation.

The #16DaysOfActivism campaign (25 Nov–10 Dec) calls for an end to gender-based violence. 💜🧡 Equally Safe is Scotland’s strategy to prevent violence against women and girls, and ensure a trauma-informed approach shapes policy. 🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/2pWf8YEMZt

Did you see our latest Community Food and Health Scotland bulletin? View it to find out about: ℹ️ Community food campaigns and projects 👛 Community funds to apply for ✍️ Events and webinars Read it here 🔽 https://t.co/ZIW6NlFQ1O

With case numbers for flu still increasing, we're continuing to encourage those who are eligible to come forward to receive their flu vaccine to help protect themselves and their loved ones. More info 🔽 https://t.co/cMkgmhTUCD Latest flu data here 🔽 https://t.co/XyzBcSBuvu

We’re hosting a Community Food Online Peer Session on 3 December 🍎 This session is ideal for volunteers and paid practitioners working in community food initiatives. Find out more and sign up on Eventbrite 🔽 https://t.co/ylZFaC337D

In Scotland, children and young people in primary and secondary school are being offered the flu vaccine. Given as a nasal spray, it’s quick, painless and feels like a tickle in their nose. Find out more at https://t.co/jdEzSkLgmn #WeeScoosh