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A briefing resource about the Collaboration for Health Equity in Scotland (CHES). CHES is a partnership between Public Health Scotland (PHS), local authorities, NHS boards in Aberdeen City, North Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire, and University College London’s Institute of Health Equity (IHE).

This year’s winter vaccine programme has started, with a clear message to all those who are being invited: ‘If you’re offered the flu vaccine, you’ve got a reason to get it. ’

Reducing the risk to Scotland from global health threats that may be imported or encountered through international travel

Avian influenza is an infectious disease of birds caused by the influenza A virus

Cryptosporidiosis is a disease caused parasites carried by animals

Giardiasis is a diarrhoeal disease caused by infection with the protozoan parasite Giardia duodenalis

Cyclosporiasis is a diarrhoeal disease spread by eating contaminated food and drink

Reducing the risk to Scotland from global health threats that may be imported or encountered through international travel

Reducing the risk to Scotland from global health threats that may be imported or encountered through international travel

Rabies is a preventable viral disease most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal