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Why is uptake of childhood immunisations falling?
An investigation by Public Health Scotland set out to explore the reason behind a "trend of declining baby and pre-school immunisation rates over the past decade", which comes against a backdrop of recent spikes in whooping cough and measles.

The company showcased its pioneering

The company showcased its pioneering

Dumbarton investment boost to create 195 jobs

Many advanced medicines need to be kept at very low temperatures

Many advanced medicines need to be kept at very low temperatures

Scientists develop 'gel' that could transform access to drugs in poorer countries

The vaccine will be offered to people aged 75 to 79, and to pregnant women

The vaccine will be offered to people aged 75 to 79, and to pregnant women

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Appointment letters sent to over-75s as RSV vaccination rollout gets underway

This is the first time a vaccine has been available on the NHS for RSV

This is the first time a vaccine has been available on the NHS for RSV

Explained in Five Minutes: What is RSV and why are we vaccinating against it?

Morven Macdonald was diagnosed with cancer at the age of seven

Morven Macdonald was diagnosed with cancer at the age of seven

Rangers academy player shares cancer battle and sets out ambitious professional dream

Andrew Blake, wellbeing enabler at Florence House, Govan

Andrew Blake, wellbeing enabler at Florence House, Govan

Former videographer explains why he swapped New York for a Govan care home

Innova's NanoJet technology sprays trillions of supersonic droplets to eliminate airborne contaminants and viruses

Innova's NanoJet technology sprays trillions of supersonic droplets to eliminate airborne contaminants and viruses

Business Briefing

Major Scottish jobs boost with 'clean air for life'

Brain Tumour Research patron and cancer survivor, Theo Burrell (left), and Dan Knowles, with Dan Knowles, chief executive of the charity

Brain Tumour Research patron and cancer survivor, Theo Burrell (left), and Dan Knowles, with Dan Knowles, chief executive of the charity

New brain tumour research hub in Scotland 'will accelerate clinical trials'

Long Covid campaigners say that it will be 'impossible' for the inquiry to make recommendations to safeguard children in the future without their input

Long Covid campaigners say that it will be 'impossible' for the inquiry to make recommendations to safeguard children in the future without their input

UK Covid Inquiry

Long Covid campaigners anger over 'shameful' UK Covid inquiry ruling

NHS England has around 4,600 people on its lists who have been waiting longer than 18 months, compared to more than 17,000 in Scotland

NHS England has around 4,600 people on its lists who have been waiting longer than 18 months, compared to more than 17,000 in Scotland

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How did NHS England slash its waiting lists - and are there lessons for Scot Govt?

The rise of children in housing limbo

The rise of children in housing limbo

Scotland's Housing Emergency

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Why The Herald couldn't ignore Scotland's Housing Emergency

You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0141 302 7000 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk

You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0141 302 7000 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk

Steven Camley on ... mouldy housing

The study used machine learning to analyse vast amounts of medical data

The study used machine learning to analyse vast amounts of medical data

'Early warning' hope as AI accurately predicts disease 10 years in advance

Paul Wilson, a student nurse with asthma currently training in the NHS, spent three years battling to trace the source of damp in his family's council house. Repairs eventually cost £35,000

Paul Wilson, a student nurse with asthma currently training in the NHS, spent three years battling to trace the source of damp in his family's council house. Repairs eventually cost £35,000

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The council house riddled with damp and mould – and the three year battle to fix it

Tracey Whiteside will finally relocate to a ground floor flat later this month after nearly five years on her council's housing waiting list

Tracey Whiteside will finally relocate to a ground floor flat later this month after nearly five years on her council's housing waiting list

Scotland's Housing Emergency

Disabled mother left to 'crawl' up tenement stairs – then sepsis nearly killed her

Dr John Montgomery, a GP partner in the Govan area of Glasgow, said it used to be rare to see patients experiencing medical problems due to housing

Dr John Montgomery, a GP partner in the Govan area of Glasgow, said it used to be rare to see patients experiencing medical problems due to housing

Affordable housing

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'A lot can be traced back to Thatcher': Why the housing crisis is making us sick

BT is in the process of moving analogue landline services to digital

BT is in the process of moving analogue landline services to digital

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Letters: Digital telephone landline switch could be disastrous for some

The device provides real-time monitoring of breathing patterns, and is being trialled in 150 children and infants at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow

The device provides real-time monitoring of breathing patterns, and is being trialled in 150 children and infants at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow

Device trialled in Glasgow has 'worldwide potential' for children with sleep issues

Sign up for Inside the NHS where our health correspondent unpicks key statistics and provides a platform to those on the NHS frontlines who are too reluctant to speak publicly

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What are we willing to cut to keep the NHS alive?

The number of patients waiting four hours in A&E has fallen slightly (stock pic)

The number of patients waiting four hours in A&E has fallen slightly (stock pic)

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Slight fall recorded in A&E waiting times of longer than four hours

Liam McArthur is the man behind the Assisted Dying Bill

Liam McArthur is the man behind the Assisted Dying Bill

Annemarie Ward: NHS is on its knees, Assisted Dying makes tragic mistakes likely

New drugs have been approved

New drugs have been approved

Cancer drugs among new treatments made available on the NHS

School-aged dance students could benefit from the new course for P.E. teachers

School-aged dance students could benefit from the new course for P.E. teachers

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Glasgow college to introduce new dance course for Scottish P.E. teachers

Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Glasgow Royal Infirmary

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'Significant' patient safety concerns led to inspection of entire Scottish hospital

Barry Mayled has made a full recovery thanks to the microwave treatment administered by podiatrist, Tracy Davies

Barry Mayled has made a full recovery thanks to the microwave treatment administered by podiatrist, Tracy Davies

Incredible recovery for diabetic as '11th hour' ulcer cure saves legs from amputation

Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a mosquito-borne viral disease spread by the bites of infected Aedes mosquitoes

Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a mosquito-borne viral disease spread by the bites of infected Aedes mosquitoes

World's first vaccine against chikungunya to be manufactured in Scotland

Seaweed sausages and kelp ice cream could be the next big thing

Seaweed sausages and kelp ice cream could be the next big thing

Seaweed sausages and kelp ice cream give Scotland's seaweed sector food for thought

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The beginning of the end for general practice – or a turning point?

A student nurse helped save a man's life

A student nurse helped save a man's life

Scottish Ambulance Service

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Student nurse hailed as a hero as quick-thinking helps save man's life

Today's cartoon from Steven Camley.

Today's cartoon from Steven Camley.

Steven Camley on ... Virtual doctors' appointments

The health board said the vast majority of patients liked remote consultations and would be happy to use them again

The health board said the vast majority of patients liked remote consultations and would be happy to use them again

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Health board racks up nearly 1.5 million virtual appointments in years since pandemic

Patients are waiting for more than four hours at accident and emergency

Patients are waiting for more than four hours at accident and emergency

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Patients waiting more than four hours in A&E reach highest level since January

Arlene and John Mitchell, from Longridge in West Lothian, have welcomed a rare set of quadruplets into the world

Arlene and John Mitchell, from Longridge in West Lothian, have welcomed a rare set of quadruplets into the world

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'It was a total shock': First as Lothian couple welcome 'extremely rare' quadruplets

Lynsey Russell, senior charge nurse at Borders General Hospital, said she was 'absolutely dumbfounded' to be named Scotland's Nurse of the Year

Lynsey Russell, senior charge nurse at Borders General Hospital, said she was 'absolutely dumbfounded' to be named Scotland's Nurse of the Year

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'They call me the gaffer': Scotland's Nurse of the Year on what makes good leadership

Anthony Harford, Head of Business Development at Heriot-Watt University; Mark Cook, Chair of ABHI and Chair of Scottish Brain Sciences; Michelle Beukes, Business Development Manager at Heriot-Watt University

Anthony Harford, Head of Business Development at Heriot-Watt University; Mark Cook, Chair of ABHI and Chair of Scottish Brain Sciences; Michelle Beukes, Business Development Manager at Heriot-Watt University

medical research

'Important step in advancing our global research': University strikes med-tech deal

Ken Reid was born with a genetic mutation which causes progressive sight loss. For the first time, scientists are beginning to unravel potential cures

Ken Reid was born with a genetic mutation which causes progressive sight loss. For the first time, scientists are beginning to unravel potential cures

'It could be life-changing': Why cures for sight loss are getting closer

Do you get that Sunday night fear?

Do you get that Sunday night fear?

Susan Swarbrick: I learned how to beat the 'Sunday night scaries' - here's the secret

Scotland has the highest rate of drug deaths in Europe

Scotland has the highest rate of drug deaths in Europe

Scottish Government

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Ministers told drug rehab staff facing 'high levels of pressure and burn out'

This article provides detailed reviews of each option, highlighting their benefits, key ingredients, and user experiences to help you make an informed choice

This article provides detailed reviews of each option, highlighting their benefits, key ingredients, and user experiences to help you make an informed choice

12 of the Best Nootropics and Brain Boosters for Cognitive Enhancement

We dug through many TestoPrime reviews with the aim to gain insights into its key ingredients and how they work

We dug through many TestoPrime reviews with the aim to gain insights into its key ingredients and how they work

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TestoPrime Reviews 2024: Does It Really Increase Testosterone?

Decades of high investment in health and social care have made Sweden one of the best places in the world to grow old. Is it too late for UK?

Decades of high investment in health and social care have made Sweden one of the best places in the world to grow old. Is it too late for UK?

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Care conundrum: Elderly Swedes never have to sell their homes - how did they do it?

Researcher Dr Calum Lindsay (inset) is leading a major study investigating the causes of missed GP appointments, and how to fix it

Researcher Dr Calum Lindsay (inset) is leading a major study investigating the causes of missed GP appointments, and how to fix it

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Why fines are 'not the answer' to stop people missing GP appointments

While XWERKS Ignite is our top pick, all the options on our list are designed to enhance your energy, focus, and performance to help you crush those workouts

While XWERKS Ignite is our top pick, all the options on our list are designed to enhance your energy, focus, and performance to help you crush those workouts

6 of the Best Pre-Workout: UK Supplements You Need To Try in 2024

By the end of this review, you'll know whether this supplement is the missing piece in your weight loss journey.

By the end of this review, you'll know whether this supplement is the missing piece in your weight loss journey.

PhenQ Reviews 2024: Is This the Best Fat Burner?

We scoured the internet for real D-Bal Max reviews and we dug deep to learn more about its ingredients, benefits, drawbacks, cost, and everything that you need to know to make an informed decision

We scoured the internet for real D-Bal Max reviews and we dug deep to learn more about its ingredients, benefits, drawbacks, cost, and everything that you need to know to make an informed decision

D-Bal Max Reviews 2024: Is It a Legit and Legal Dianabol Alternative?

The international clinical trial was hailed as a ‘milestone for Scottish medicine’ by medics and a ‘miracle’ by the patient

The international clinical trial was hailed as a ‘milestone for Scottish medicine’ by medics and a ‘miracle’ by the patient

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Procedure to prevent Parkinson’s tremors carried out for first time in Scotland

Hospital admissions due to Covid-19 have increased by 36.4%

Hospital admissions due to Covid-19 have increased by 36.4%

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Weekly updates on respiratory diseases as Covid numbers rise - Public Health Scotland

E.Coli bacteria (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/PA)

E.Coli bacteria (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/PA)

One person dies linked to E. coli outbreak ‘spread by lettuce’

Sign up for Inside the NHS where our health correspondent unpicks key statistics and provides a platform to those on the NHS frontlines who are too reluctant to speak publicly

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The bed crisis behind an unravelling NHS

Drug and alcohol treatment times hit national target but five boards miss standard

Drug and alcohol treatment times hit national target but five boards miss standard

Drug and alcohol treatment times hit national target but five boards miss standard

Referral rates for prostate cancer at the beginning of 2024 had more than doubled compared to pre-Covid levels, with several health boards describing the pathway as particularly strained by demand and staff shortages

Referral rates for prostate cancer at the beginning of 2024 had more than doubled compared to pre-Covid levels, with several health boards describing the pathway as particularly strained by demand and staff shortages

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'Devastating' delays for cancer treatment amid huge surge in prostate referrals

Emma Noble, 17, has been in excruciating pain for the past three years but the NHS could find nothing wrong with her

Emma Noble, 17, has been in excruciating pain for the past three years but the NHS could find nothing wrong with her

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Teen told there was 'nothing wrong' by NHS heads to Germany for life-saving £90k op

Dr Iain Kennedy (inset) will address the BMA conference in Belfast today

Dr Iain Kennedy (inset) will address the BMA conference in Belfast today

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Growth of two-tier healthcare 'beyond question', Scots doctors leader warns

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