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A Scotland where everybody thrives
Our strategic plan reaffirms our purpose as Scotland’s national public health body; continuing to work to prevent disease, prolong healthy life and promote health and wellbeing across the country.
National respiratory infection and COVID-19 statistics
Each Thursday we publish the national respiratory infection and COVID-19 statistics which provide comprehensive epidemiological information on respiratory infection activity across Scotland. Between June 2023 – October 2023, PHS will update the weekly dashboard with a narrative report being published every four weeks.
Immunisations
We have information and resources about immunisations available in Scotland explained by seasonal programme, population group and vaccine type.
Featured publications
Scottish Stroke Improvement Programme Annual Report 2023
This release describes the quality of stroke care in each acute hospital, grouped by NHS Board, during 2022, measuring each hospital against Scottish stroke care standards.
Wild swimming: how to swim safely in Scotland's outdoor water
Wild swimming has become increasingly popular in Scotland. This resource provides information on some of the risks and the steps you can take to swim as safely as possible