Category: Public Health
NHS Lothian calls remaining priority groups forward for winter vaccines
Adults aged 50 and over with no underlying health conditions can now book an appointment.
October 26, 2022
Health officials have declared the E-coli outbreak in East Lothian as being officially “over”
The multi-agency Incident Management Team (IMT) said there have been no new cases of the infection in more than 28 days, meaning that the outbreak has been concluded.
October 14, 2022
Winter vaccine appointment letters starting to land for those aged 5+ with underlying health conditions
Appointment letters are being sent out by NHS Lothian via post, e-mail or text over the next five weeks.
September 27, 2022
Updated Frequently Asked Questions relating to E-coli cases
Background A cluster of cases of E-coli has been linked to nurseries in East Lothian. There are currently more than 50 confirmed cases. All children and staff at nurseries with confirmed E.coli were formally excluded under the Public Health etc. (Scotland) Act and are going through a clearance process to ensure they have cleared the
Third East Lothian nursery re-opens
A third nursery which was closed as a safety precaution during an E-coli outbreak in East Lothian has re-opened its doors to staff and children. Pear Tree West Road Nursery re-opened after final cleaning and inspection visits by East Lothian Council environmental health team, the Care Inspectorate and NHS Lothian Public Health team. Similar work,
September 9, 2022
NHS Lothian invites children aged 2 to 5 forward for flu vaccine
Appointment letters are now arriving at homes inviting children aged 2 to 5 who are not yet in school forward for the free flu vaccine, which is given as a painless nasal spray.
August 29, 2022
Appeal to families during E-coli investigations
Teams investigating an E-coli outbreak in East Lothian have urged families to follow safety precautions to help stop the rise in cases. E-coli has now been confirmed in three nurseries, while another two are closed as a precaution to allow investigations and testing to be carried out. A total of 47 cases of E-coli have
August 26, 2022
FAQs – Further Update on Ecoli
We have prepared a list of the most frequently asked questions to help give families more information around E-coli. If, after reading this list, you still have questions or concerns about your own family circumstances, please get in touch. We have set up a general information line on 0800 22 44 88 through NHS24 to
Information update around E-coli investigations in East Lothian
A list of the most frequently asked questions has been prepared to help give families in East Lothian more information around E-coli following a cluster of cases linked to local nurseries.
August 24, 2022
NHS Lothian encourages parents to get children vaccinated against flu ahead of winter
NHS Lothian is encouraging parents and carers to help keep children healthy over the school terms this winter by getting them vaccinated against flu.
August 17, 2022
People aged 65 and over to get winter booster jab
Letters with appointment times for those aged 65+ will begin landing on doormats in the coming weeks.
August 15, 2022
NHS Lothian update: E. coli investigations in East Lothian
An investigation is underway into a cluster of cases of E. coli at a nursery in East Lothian. NHS Lothian, along with local and national partner agencies, is investigating 28 cases of the infection linked to Church Street Pear Tree Nursery in Haddington. Although most cases have had mild symptoms and have not required hospital
August 13, 2022
