Category: Public Health
Students are urged to ensure their vaccines are up to date before the new semester starts
Students across Lothian are encouraged to ensure their vaccinations are up to date before heading off to college or university this year.
August 22, 2024
Greengairs Landfill fire in Lanarkshire
Following a fire at Greengairs Landfill fire in Lanarkshire, Scottish Fire and Rescue are urging residents within the East of Scotland and nearby to the fire incident who can smell smoke, to keep windows and doors shut. If travelling through smoke, motorists should keep windows closed, turn off air conditioning and keep their air vents closed.
June 30, 2024
The Infected Blood Inquiry Statement
The Infected Blood Inquiry has now published its report. The inquiry focussed on the transmission of Hepatitis B, HIV and Hepatitis C through blood components and plasma products during the 1970s, 80s and early 90s, and issued its findings and recommendations on Monday (May 20).
May 21, 2024
NHS Lothian’s Director of Public Health annual report 2023
NHS Lothian’s Director of Public Health last week (April 24 2024) published a new annual report which provides an in-depth analysis into the health of the population of Lothian.
April 30, 2024
NHS Lothian Launches Striking Campaign to Stub Out Smoking on Hospital Sites
NHS Lothian has launched a striking new campaign to stub out smoking on hospital sites. Staff members across NHS Lothian hospitals have teamed up to urge patients, visitors and other members of staff not to light-up near hospitals. They aim to create a healthier environment for patients, visitors, and employees and help protect those most
March 18, 2024
Over 1,300 children and young people catch-up on their MMR vaccines in Lothian
NHS Lothian is offering MMR vaccines to children and young people under 25 who have yet to have one or two doses, amid rising numbers of measles cases across the UK and Europe. Public Health Scotland has confirmed there have been five cases of measles in Scotland since October 2023, all of which have been
March 8, 2024
Public urged to take up their winter vaccine offer with flu levels in Scotland high
NHS Lothian is urging those eligible for a Covid-19 and/or flu vaccine to take up the offer, with the winter vaccines available until March.
January 11, 2024
People eligible for winter vaccines urged to top up protection ahead of festive period
Last winter in Scotland, hospital admissions for flu and COVID-19 peaked on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day respectively.
December 8, 2023
Don’t let your protection fade – it’s not too late
With more than 1 million COVID-19 vaccines administered so far this winter across Scotland, NHS Lothian is encouraging those eligible to take up the offer of their COVID-19 and flu vaccines as soon as possible.
November 16, 2023
Winter vaccine clinics in Lothian open to drop-ins
Vaccination clinics across Lothian are opening to drop-ins for this year’s winter vaccines.
November 10, 2023
NHS Lothian encourages parents to get children vaccinated against flu ahead of winter
NHS Lothian is encouraging parents and carers to ensure their child gets their flu vaccine this winter.
September 19, 2023
Lothian’s winter vaccines begin with thousands getting protected
Scotland’s winter vaccination programme has started in Lothian with over 3,500 people getting their flu vaccine on the first day (Monday 4th September).
September 6, 2023
