Public Health England (PHE) issues advice for the public to ensure they have had the MMR vaccine after outbreaks of measles are confirmed in 3 areas of England.
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Public Health England issues cold weather alerts and health warnings following the arrival of colder weather in some parts of England.
Tuesday, 21 November 2017
Public Health England received some positive feedback from an international review of its processes, along with recommendations for future work.
Tuesday, 21 November 2017
Seven areas to take part in individual placement and support (IPS) trial for drugs or alcohol dependency in community treatment services.
Thursday, 19 October 2017
As winter approaches, Public Health England (PHE) issues advice on how to avoid getting norovirus and what to do if you become unwell.
Wednesday, 18 October 2017
Recent rise recorded in number of cases of Legionnaires' disease in people who have travelled to Palmanova, in Mallorca, Spain.
Wednesday, 11 October 2017
Health commissioners can create a localised value for money assessment of 7 approaches to prevent common musculoskeletal conditions.
Tuesday, 10 October 2017
The programme will train a million people in basic mental health 'first aid' skills.
Friday, 15 September 2017
Public Health England (PHE) staff to support health protection work and aid recovery efforts in UK Overseas Territories in the Caribbean.
Tuesday, 12 September 2017
NHS launches new drive to save thousands of people from heart attacks and strokes.
Friday, 18 August 2017
The new unit will look at the causes of childhood obesity and support delivery of the childhood obesity plan.
Tuesday, 08 August 2017
Public Health England (PHE) statement about an outbreak of norovirus associated with the World Athletics Championships in London.
Monday, 07 August 2017
There is currently a global shortage of hepatitis B vaccine which has been caused by problems in the manufacturing process.
Tuesday, 01 August 2017
The hexavalent vaccine replaces the existing 5-in-1 pentavalent vaccine, which infants are routinely given at 8, 12 and 16 weeks.
Friday, 28 July 2017
PHE is urging people to get free testing for hep C as it is believed many are unknowingly living with the condition.
Tuesday, 11 July 2017
On Thursday 13 July 2017, Public Health England will launch its first ever 'Health Profile for England'.
Wednesday, 05 July 2017
PHE is calling for more take up of the MenACWY vaccine in eligible young people, which protects against deadly meningitis and septicaemia.
Wednesday, 05 July 2017
PHE is calling for more take up of the MenACWY vaccine in eligible young people, which protects against deadly meningitis and septicaemia.
Wednesday, 21 June 2017
Health advice from Public Health England following the Grenfell Tower fire.
Tuesday, 20 June 2017
Men who have sex with men - especially those attending World Pride in Madrid - are advised to take precautions against hepatitis A.
Friday, 16 June 2017
Hot weather forecasts for parts of England have prompted warnings to take care from Public Health England (PHE).
Wednesday, 10 May 2017
PHE has created a new Health Improvement directorate which will be led by John Newton (previous Chief Knowledge Officer).
Friday, 28 April 2017
Following 3 confirmed cases of meningitis at the University of Surrey, PHE is arranging for full-time undergraduate students to be vaccinated against MenB.
Tuesday, 04 April 2017
Public Health England's (PHE) annual conference takes place at Warwick University on 12 and 13 September 2017.
Wednesday, 22 March 2017
New online system, Report Illicit Drug Reaction, launched today to improve knowledge of the harmful effects of new psychoactive substances.
Friday, 03 February 2017
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Tuesday, 24 January 2017
As many as 5.5 million adults in England with undiagnosed high blood pressure are risking heart attack, stroke or even vascular dementia.
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
The guidance will help TB Control Boards and local health partners to deliver their programmes to hard to reach communities.
Wednesday, 11 January 2017
Local bodies can use new advice to close the shocking health gap between people in the criminal justice system and the wider population.
Wednesday, 28 December 2016
A level 3 cold weather alert has been issued after colder weather arrived across large parts of England.
Friday, 16 December 2016
Public Health England (PHE) says recent rise in cases of the winter vomiting seasonal Norovirus is not unexpected.
Thursday, 08 December 2016
Public Health England commissioned a set of questions on obesity as part of the British Social Attitudes survey to inform its future work.
Wednesday, 30 November 2016
PHE has updated the number of cases of Zika infection diagnosed in the UK which includes the first likely UK case of sexual transmission.
Monday, 28 November 2016
Cold weather forecasts across most of England have prompted warnings to take care from Public Health England (PHE).
Wednesday, 02 November 2016
Public Health England (PHE) awards £600,000 to support 13 innovative voluntary-led HIV prevention projects across England.
Wednesday, 12 October 2016
The flu programme is being extended to include children in year 3, helping to protect millions of people most at risk.
Thursday, 29 September 2016
PHE-led programme asks industry to remove 20% of the sugar from food eaten most by children.
Thursday, 29 September 2016
The proportion of people dying with a recorded dementia diagnosis has more than doubled since 2001.
Tuesday, 27 September 2016
New 2015 data shows evidence of positive start to the early implementation of the TB Strategy with cases down by a third since 2011 peak.
Monday, 26 September 2016
A new programme board aims to make sure every child grows up free from tooth decay as part of having the best start in life.
Wednesday, 31 August 2016
The first major report using world-first systemic anticancer treatment (SACT) data has been published by Lancet Oncology today (30 August 2016).
Wednesday, 10 August 2016
Investigations are ongoing after an increase in cases of food and water bug, Cyclospora, associated with travellers returning from Mexico.
Monday, 18 July 2016
Hot weather forecasts for parts of England have prompted warnings to take care from Public Health England (PHE).
Friday, 15 July 2016
Measles cases continue to be confirmed in teenagers and young adults across England.
Wednesday, 06 July 2016
PHE and NaTHNaC outline health and travel advice for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.
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