Normal body temperature is approximately 37C. A fever is usually a high temperature of 37.8C or above. You may feel warm, cold or shivery. Find out more about fever symptoms in adults, when you can use self-care, and what to do if your condition worsens and you need medical help.
The shingles vaccine helps to protect people from shingles. Find out when the vaccine is given to residents of Scotland, and how it works.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that affects the brain and/or spinal cord. Learn about the symptoms and causes of MS and the treatments available to help.
A migraine is usually a moderate or severe headache felt as a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Find out about migraine symptoms, triggers and treatments.
A febrile seizure is a fit that can happen when a child has a fever. Learn about febrile seizure symptoms and treatment.
Dizziness (lightheadedness) is a common symptom that’s not usually a sign of anything serious, but should be investigated by a doctor. Find out what to do if you feel dizzy and when to seek help.
Information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine to help protect you from serious illness this spring
The DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB vaccine, also commonly known as the 6-in-1 vaccine, helps protect your child against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) and hepatitis B. Find out more about the 6-in-1 vaccine, and when and where to get it.
The whooping cough vaccine helps to protect unborn babies from getting whooping cough in their first weeks of life. Find out when the vaccine is given and how it works.
Your GP practice or clinic will send you an appointment for your baby’s NHS vaccinations. Find out what happens at your child's immunisation appointment.