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Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines

The first safe and effective coronavirus vaccines have been approved and vaccinations have begun for those at greatest risk.

Who will be offered the vaccination first

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Illnesses and conditions

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Identifying, treating and managing different types of illnesses, infections, injuries and health conditions

Symptoms and self-help

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Includes information on common symptoms and guidance for self-help

Tests and treatments

Blood tests

Information on what to expect if you need a test or treatment, such as a blood test, biopsy, scan or surgery.

Healthy living

Healthy living

Find out what you can do to look after your mental and physical wellbeing with advice on stopping smoking, eating well and how to get enough exercise.

Care, support and rights

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Information on accessing health and care services in Scotland, and your rights when using them.

Scotland's Service Directory

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Through Scotland's Service Directory you can find the names, addresses, opening times and service details for thousands of health and wellbeing services in Scotland

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Assess your own symptoms.

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Right care right place

The way we access urgent care has changed. To protect us and the NHS, it’s important you know how to get the right care, in the right place.

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Show you care. Prepare.

No one likes being unwell over the festive season, but a little preparation can stop illness from spoiling any fun.

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Flu is serious

Help protect yourself, others and the NHS

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine

Helps to reduce your risk of developing coronavirus and makes your symptoms milder if you catch the virus

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Testing

Who can be tested for coronavirus in Scotland and how to access it

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Ask NHS inform a question

Our question and answer service gives automated answers from the NHS inform website to common, non-urgent coronavirus queries.

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Every month we provide links to the most commonly asked questions

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Self-help guide: Abdominal pain

​Find out more about your abdominal pain symptoms, when you can use self-care, and what to do if your condition worsens and you need medical help.

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Self-help guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Find out more about your symptoms, when you can use self-care, and what to do if your condition worsens and you need medical help.

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Antibiotics

Antibiotics are used to treat some types of bacterial infection. Learn more about their uses, including possible side-effects.

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