Scotland Launches Winter Flu Campaign Amidst Global Strain Concerns
Public Health Scotland has initiated its winter flu vaccination rollout, targeting high-risk groups including the elderly, pregnant women, and those with underlying conditions. The campaign follows a severe previous season that hospitalized nearly 5,000 adults. While the UK focuses on annual inactivation, global experts warn of a mutated H3N2 strain, urging early vaccination to mitigate potential severe illness.