Category: Public Health
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
People eligible for spring booster urged to get this while still available
NHS Lothian is continuing to urge those eligible to get their spring dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to provide maximum protection this summer.
June 17, 2022
New pilot scheme provides major breakthrough for Long Covid support in Scotland
An innovative pilot project to transform support for Long Covid patients in Scotland is underway which will improve care for people living with the condition and dramatically relieve the pressure on GPs.
June 14, 2022
NHS Lothian urges all those eligible to take up free flu vaccination
A total of 317,255 adult flu vaccines have already been delivered across Lothian and anyone eligible who has not yet been vaccinated has been urged to come forward.
February 9, 2022
NHS Lothian urges everyone to “get boosted by the Bells”
With just two days left in 2021, NHS Lothian is urging all remaining over-18s to visit their local drop-in vaccination clinic or book an appointment for their COVID-19 vaccine booster.
December 30, 2021
