Vaccination

South west farmers with positive cases of bluetongue in limbo over busy upcoming cattle sales

Farmers hit by bluetongue in limbo after 'mayhem' policy approach

The latest case of bluetongue was reported on a farm near Lockerbie, with two lambs testing positive

Animal controls increased as fifth farm hit by bluetongue

The first covid vaccine in the UK was given out in December 2020

Covid vaccine saved half number of Scots lives per head than England

Bird flu deaths

Exclusive Almost one million hens culled as bird flu sweeps south of Scotland

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NHS facing 'disastrous' winter without further help as flu cases spike

John Swinney receives his flu vaccination at the NHS Lothian Vaccination Centre in Ocean Terminal last month (Picture: Lesley Martin/pool)

Five reasons why it's worth paying £20 to get the flu vaccine Scotsman comment

The Department of Health says flu-related admissions to NI's hospitals have nearly doubled in a week. Photo: David Cheskin/PA Wire

Flu vaccine roll-out defended amid call for jabs for 50 - 64-year-olds

Steve Cardownie will soon make his way to Ocean Terminal to get his flu jab

Flu vaccine plea as NHS braces for 'particularly difficult' season

Dog got a cough? Here's what you need to know.

Vet shares kennel cough symptoms and how to avoid

Toddlers will now be able to get their flu vaccine at local pharmacies for the first time.

Toddlers can now get the flu vaccine at community pharmacies

Those eligible for the flu vaccine are being urged to take up the offer as soon as they can.

The full list of everyone eligible for the free flu vaccine

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection.

How to get the MMR vaccine - as one in five children unprotected

Whooping cough can have serious and deadly consequences for young babies.

How to get the whooping cough vaccine in pregnancy

Over 300,000 more people will now be eligible for the shingles vaccine.

You could be eligible for the shingles vaccine - check new criteria

From January next year children will be eligible for the chickenpox vaccine.

This is when your child will be able to get the chickenpox vaccine

Depending on the country you are travelling to, you may need to get vaccinations or take medication for malaria.

How to find out what vaccinations you need to get before you travel

A one year-old receives the MMR vaccine as cases rise (Picture: Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: It's a tragedy take-up of measles vaccine has fallen

Parents have been urged to get their kids vaccinated against measles mumps and rubella (MMR).

Growing concern over rising measles cases in Scotland

It is hoped the vaccine roll-out will prevent thousands of infections.

Gonorrhoea cases soar in Scotland as mass vaccine roll-out ordered

Getting a measles vaccine could save your life and also the life of a young baby and others who are unable to have it, through herd immunity (Picture: Picture by: Owen Humphreys)

How small drop in vaccinations could see measles becoming endemic Anastasia A. Theodosiou, Antonia Ho and Chrissie Jones

How to prevent flu this Christmas

Health tips to prevent or reduce the impact of flu this Christmas

A new case of mpox has been detected in Leeds, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed.

The differences between the mild and deadly Mpox strains explained

Monkeypox pathogen. Credit: UKHS

Mpox symptoms as first case of Clade 1b strain found in the UK

Sophie Dale with her son Levi who was nearly killed by measles.

Measles signs and symptoms as baby 'nearly dies'

Well Pharmacy is now urging people to book themselves in for a winter flu jab.

Pharmacists stock-up on flu jab after major outbreak in Australia

Vaccines provide an effective defence against many diseases, including whooping cough (Picture: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

A child's death from whooping cough is a scandal. Vaccination is vital Professor Hugh Pennington

If your dog is displaying symptoms of Alabama Rot it's important to get them to the vet as soon as possible.

Alabama Rot in Dogs: Causes, prevention, symptoms and treatment

UK holidaymakers have been issued a travel warning for the Caribbean, parts of Africa, Central and South America as yellow fever is on the rise. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Killer disease hits tourist hotspots

There is now increased availability for vaccinations.

Don’t Let Your Protection Fade – It’s not too late

Those eligible are encouraged to take up the vaccination offer when it comes

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Alzheimer’s disease: New vaccine ‘could reduce or prevent’ impact of illness and ‘eliminate toxic cells’

Alzheimer’s disease: Scientists believe new vaccine offers ‘fresh hope

In this Centers for Disease Control and Prevention handout graphic, from 2003, symptoms of one of the first known cases of the monkeypox virus are shown on a patient's.(Photo: CDC/Getty Images)

UKHSA want to ‘eliminate’ monkeypox after WHO announcement

The NHS is under unprecedented pressure. Picture: Getty Images

Vaccination set to be cancelled as unions weigh up coordinating strikes

Vaccination is a life-saving medical miracle (Picture: Lesley Martin/pool/Getty images)

Scotland may be resistant to 'anti-vaxxers' but we cannot be complacent

A more advanced cervical cancer test for women has been developed

More accurate test to detect cervical cancer developed by scientists

All over-50s will be offered boosters

Covid boosters for all over-50s amid soaring infections

Those who have not yet had their spring Covid booster are being urged to come forward.

Yousaf urges those eligible to come forward for spring booster

Concerns for Scotland's NHS: Jason Leitch

Covid Scotland: Health chief worried about ‘overwhelmed’ health service

Medical staff and volunteers prepare shots of the Moderna vaccine at an NHS Covid-19 vaccination centre on December 16, 2021. Photo: Leon Neal - WPA Pool/Getty Images.

Who's eligible for the spring booster jab in Scotland?

Ian Cormack receives a dose of AstraZeneca vaccine from Ruth Davies, a practice nurse, at the Pentland Medical Practice on January 7, 2021 in Currie, Scotland. Photo by Russell Cheyne - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Vulnerable Scots offered second booster vaccine from Monday

A fourth dose is to be offered

Older Scots and the most vulnerable to receive Spring Covid booster

Coronavirus vaccines have saved the lives of almost 30,000 Scots, a senior Government adviser said as he urged parents to get their children vaccinated.

Expert urges parents to get children jabbed
Coronavirus vaccines have saved the lives of almost 30,000 Scots, a senior Government adviser said as he urged parents to get their children vaccinated.

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Covid Scotland: Care home staff urged to take up booster vaccine amid reports of...

The EICC when it was first used as a mass vaccination centre. Picture: Andy O'Brien

NHS confirms when the EICC will reopen as mass vaccination centre

Nicola Sturgeon says that the Scottish Government is working to get the majority of people in Scotland ‘boosted before the bells’ to tackle the spread of the Omicron Covid-19 variant ahead of Hogmanay.

'Boosted before the bells' aim for most Scots, says First Minister

Nicola Sturgeon has apologised to Scots turned away from receiving their booster jag

Nicola Sturgeon apologises to Scots wrongly turned away from vaccines

A deserted cafe in Vienna after a temporary lockdown was imposed in Austria. Photo by Thomas Kronsteiner/Getty Images

Analysis: Can Scotland avoid an Austria-style lockdown as cases rise in Europe?

Covid Scotland: Vaccines are 90 per cent effective at preventing deaths from Delta variant, study shows.

Vaccines are 90 per cent effective at preventing deaths from Delta variant

Mass clinics in West Lothian, Midlothian and Edinburgh will open their doors to young people on Monday.

Mass clinics set to open their doors to young people

An expansion of the vaccine programme has been announced

Booster jags and vaccines for 12-15s from next week in Scotland

Delta variant twice as likely to cause hospitalisation

Hibs doctor, Duncan Reid with centre-back Paul Hanlon.

Hibs doctor encourages football fans to get their Covid-19 jab

Jason Leitch was speaking at a Covid-19 briefing

Jason Leitch warns of 'winter fourth wave' ahead for Scotland

A number of restrictions regarding the Games have been announced (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

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FFP3 mask: What are FFP3 masks? Are they the best face masks to wear for Covid? (Picture: Pixabay)

What are FFP3 masks and are they more effective against covid-19?

People walk passed a Vaccination Centre sign at the Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston. Picture: PA Media

Scottish vaccine rollout dips to lowest daily rate since March

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