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The UK Health Security Agency is a government agency responsible for protecting public health through disease surveillance, emergency response, and health security measures across the United Kingdom.
Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)
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Thursday, 08 January 2026
The amber cold-health alert has been extended for all regions of England until 12pm on Monday 12 January....
Wednesday, 24 December 2025
Weekly UKHSA report for the 2025/26 season, monitoring respiratory viruses. ...
Tuesday, 23 December 2025
This festive season, one of the most important and life-saving gifts you can give your child is vaccination, and it’s completely free....
Friday, 19 December 2025
Nearly three-quarters of women who gave birth in September were vaccinated, helping to give their babies vital early protection....
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
The outbreak involved 293 cases between May and November 2024....
Monday, 08 December 2025
UKHSA reminds eligible groups to come forward for mpox vaccination....
Monday, 17 November 2025
Pioneering research launches in Leeds to test new approach to assessing the risk to children from hidden lead exposure...
Monday, 17 November 2025
UKHSA's mascot returns for World AMR Awareness Week with a campaign targeting young adults, featuring gym partnerships and a pharmacy disco....
Thursday, 13 November 2025
Antibiotic use within the NHS is below 2019 pre-pandemic levels but private prescribing increases....
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
The new report demonstrates the impact climate change is already having on the mental health of the UK population. ...
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
UKHSA’s early season data shows vaccination remains best defence alongside good respiratory hygiene as flu activity rises....
Thursday, 06 November 2025
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is concerned that many people at risk may not know they are eligible for a flu vaccine....
Friday, 31 October 2025
Infants and young adults most at risk from serious disease....
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
New evaluation of NHS England’s emergency department opt-out testing has identified thousands of people living unknowingly with bloodborne viruses....
Thursday, 09 October 2025
UKHSA is reminding people to be aware of TB symptoms to help ensure prompt testing and treatment....
Tuesday, 07 October 2025
Challenges remain in reaching certain populations however....
Monday, 06 October 2025
Vaccines take up to 2 weeks for maximum protection, so get vaccinated early to reduce disease risk by Diwali on 20 October....
Thursday, 25 September 2025
The UK Health Security Agency is encouraging people to get their flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccinations ahead of the winter months....
Thursday, 11 September 2025
Rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are highest in young people aged 15 to 24 years, with more than 350 diagnoses every day in this age gr...
Friday, 29 August 2025
UKHSA and NHS England call for parents and healthcare workers to catch up on children’s missed vaccinations as schools start the autumn term....
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
New UKHSA £1.3m programme will evaluate how wastewater monitoring could be used to detect a wider range of dangerous pathogens. ...
Thursday, 14 August 2025
Latest data shows an increase in travel-associated chikungunya cases compared to the same period last year...
Monday, 11 August 2025
The latest heat-health alert (HHA) issued by UKHSA and the Met Office for all regions of England....
Thursday, 07 August 2025
UKHSA warns public to be alert to botulism following adverse reactions to cosmetic procedures involving botulinum toxin....
Monday, 04 August 2025
Due to risk of infection, non-sterile alcohol-free wipes are not appropriate for the treatment of injuries, wounds or on broken skin, nor for cleaning...
Thursday, 31 July 2025
The latest annual report on common animal-associated infections shows more than 1,500 cases of Lyme disease in 2024....
Thursday, 31 July 2025
RSV vaccines are 82% effective for older people and 72% for newborns when mothers are vaccinated at least 14 days before birth....
Wednesday, 30 July 2025
Measles activity has increased since April 2025 and the UKHSA is continuing to oversee the public health risk assessment....
Wednesday, 30 July 2025
Children aged 1 to 4 years were most affected, as UKHSA reminds the public of simple steps to reduce infection....
Monday, 21 July 2025
UKHSA has appointed Professor Robin May as Interim Chief Scientific Officer....
Serious Fraud Office SFO returns £400,000 to victims of global email fraud
Department for Education Government to introduce academy trust inspections
UK Health Security Agency Amber cold-health alert expanded to all regions of England
Department for Transport New local powers to keep pavements clear for those who rely on them most
Department for Education Government modernises exam records with new app