Overview

• Scotland has seen a 65% increase in flu-related hospital admissions over the past week, with 1,163 cases recorded compared to 705 the previous week.
• GP consultations for flu symptoms have reached their highest level since the winter of 2017/2018, reflecting a significant rise in cases across all age groups.
• Public Health Scotland has reported that two-thirds of eligible individuals under 65 with underlying health conditions have not yet received a flu vaccine.
• Despite acute pressures on hospitals and GPs, intensive care units have experienced relatively little strain, with only isolated severe cases reported, including one pregnant woman in ICU.
• Health officials are urging the public to get vaccinated, stay home if unwell, and practice good hygiene to reduce the spread of flu and alleviate the burden on the NHS.