Following an increase in levels of norovirus (commonly known as the winter vomiting bug) across Scotland, Health Protection Scotland (HPS) has confirmed that the norovirus season has begun. Norovirus generally causes mild gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting and/or diarrhoea but… read more →

A two-pronged attack on two common winter bugs is being launched at a series of roadshows organised by health experts from NHS Forth Valley. Infection prevention and control specialists, together with staff from public health and occupational health, will be… read more →