A total of three deaths from swine flu have been confirmed.
An adult from the Glasgow area and another from the Highlands are the latest to have been confirmed. The victim from Glasgow had not been suffering from any underlying health problems, while the victim from the Highlands is described as also having had a 'significant' health condition.
Earlier it was confirmed that an adult from the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board area who had an underlying health condition had died with swine flu.
The three deaths bring the Scottish total of H1N1 deaths to 43.
Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said: "My deepest sympathies go out to these people's families and friends. I know this must be an extremely difficult time for them.
"While we know that, for the vast majority of people, H1N1 is a relatively mild illness, we also know that - in tragic cases like these - it can kill.
"That's why it's important that people who are offered the vaccine should take it. It could be a lifesaver.
"We are vaccinating people in the priority groups as soon as vaccine arrives in the country. We now have over 70% of the supplies we need and that total is increasing weekly. We remain on track to have offered the vaccine to everybody in the first phase of the priority groups by Christmas.
"I'd also like to reassure people that, despite these latest deaths, we are not seeing any indication that this virus is becoming more virulent, although we are remaining vigilant."
The Scottish Government have said that if you are concerned about flu-like symptoms contact your GP for advice or call NHS 24 on 08454 24 24 24.
Further information on the vaccine programme is available via the Scottish Swine Flu Vaccination Helpline on 08000 28 28 16.
Last updated: 26 November 2009, 09:13
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