NHS Tayside urges vulnerable groups to get flu jab
The annual flu vacinnation campaign was launched yesterday, with NHS Tayside urging vulnerable groups to take up the invitation of the jab. The public focus has been on swine flu, however, the NHS is pointing out that seasonal flu can still cause problems. Free vaccinations are offered to patients over 65 and those with a medical condition. The jab will not protect against the H1N1 virus, but the programme of vaccination for swine flu is due to begin in the coming weeks.
Black Watch Museum welcomes Minister for Culture
The Black Watch yesterday welcomed the Minister for Culture Michael Russell to Balhousie castle, the home of the Black Watch Regimental Museum. The minister was on hand to present their accreditation ftom the Museums, libraries and archives council.
They are the 2nd military museum in Scotland to have received this prestigious award and have gone through a strict vetting process to ensure they met the correct criteria.
Saints players supper Alcohol Awareness Week
Players from St Johnstone have shown their support for Alcohol Awareness week.
The campaign aims to encourage people to change their drink habits and to drink responsibly and events are being organised across Perth and Kinross by the local Alcohol and Drug partnership office. Alcohol related health problems are in the rise in Scotland, with Tayside ranking amongst the top five areas in the UK with alcohol related deaths. Saints players are at the peak of physical fitness to compete in the SPL, says boss Derek McInnes, and being careful with alcohol consumption is a key aspect of that.
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