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Latest data shows twice as much flu among school children

Latest data shows twice as much flu among school children

Friday, 25 October 2024

The latest weekly flu surveillance data published by UKHSA today shows flu case numbers are twice as high among school children, aged 5 to 14 years....

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Rise in HIV diagnoses steepest among heterosexual men and women

Rise in HIV diagnoses steepest among heterosexual men and women

Monday, 30 September 2024

Latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) also highlights that testing remains lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic....

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18,000 flu related deaths in past 2 winters as jab uptake falls

18,000 flu related deaths in past 2 winters as jab uptake falls

Sunday, 29 September 2024

UKHSA with DHSC and NHS launch Get Winter Strong campaign to remind those at risk to get their vaccinations to fight off the onslaught of winter virus...

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Ready for uni life? Use condoms to keep STIs away

Ready for uni life? Use condoms to keep STIs away

Tuesday, 24 September 2024

UKHSA is advising students to use condoms when having sex with new or casual partners. ...

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UK secures more vaccines to help boost resilience against mpox

UK secures more vaccines to help boost resilience against mpox

Sunday, 15 September 2024

Additional vaccines will help ensure the UK can protect those that may be at higher risk of coming into contact with mpox....

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UKHSA warns of back to school measles surge

UKHSA warns of back to school measles surge

Wednesday, 28 August 2024

The measles vaccination is part of the NHS Routine Childhood Immunisation Programme – with 1 dose offered at 1 year and a second dose at 3 years 4 mon...

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Students urged to protect themselves from deadly meningitis

Students urged to protect themselves from deadly meningitis

Wednesday, 21 August 2024

The UK Health Security Agency is encouraging students to make the healthiest start to their studies possible....

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WHO declares mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern

WHO declares mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern

Thursday, 15 August 2024

The UK Health Security Agency responds to the World Health Organisation declaring an mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern....

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Antibiotic resistant gonorrhoea cases are on the rise

Antibiotic resistant gonorrhoea cases are on the rise

Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Between June 2022 and May 2024, 15 ceftriaxone-resistant gonorrhoea cases were detected in England ...

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New RSV vaccine could prevent 5,000 infant hospitalisations

New RSV vaccine could prevent 5,000 infant hospitalisations

Monday, 12 August 2024

Study shows new RSV vaccine for pregnant women could prevent 5,000 hospitalisations and 15,000 emergency department attendances for infants....

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Whooping cough cases rise to over 10,000

Whooping cough cases rise to over 10,000

Thursday, 08 August 2024

UKHSA urges pregnant women to get vaccinated to protect their newborn babies as whooping cough cases rise to over 10,000...

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JCVI advises on eligible groups for autumn COVID 19 vaccination

JCVI advises on eligible groups for autumn COVID 19 vaccination

Friday, 02 August 2024

JCVI advises government on the COVID-19 vaccination programme for autumn 2024...

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UKHSA encourages timely vaccination as whooping cough cases rise

UKHSA encourages timely vaccination as whooping cough cases rise

Thursday, 11 July 2024

New data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows cases of whooping cough continue to increase with 2,591 cases confirmed in May...

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E. coli advice issued amid rise in cases

E. coli advice issued amid rise in cases

Friday, 05 July 2024

UKHSA is working with partners to investigate a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) outbreak....

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Infectious disease safety measures reminder to Hajj pilgrims

Infectious disease safety measures reminder to Hajj pilgrims

Thursday, 16 May 2024

The UKHSA and NaTHNaC issue an annual reminder to those embarking on Hajj and Umrah journeys to be aware of infectious diseases in large gatherings....

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UKHSA announces launch of the Vivaldi social care pilot

UKHSA announces launch of the Vivaldi social care pilot

Monday, 13 May 2024

Data from over 500 care homes across England is to be gathered and analysed to help prevent infections. ...

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Whooping cough cases continue to rise

Whooping cough cases continue to rise

Thursday, 09 May 2024

New data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows cases of whooping cough continue to increase with 1,319 cases confirmed in Mar...

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Latest measles statistics published

Latest measles statistics published

Thursday, 02 May 2024

Regular measles statistics updates issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). ...

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New data show a rise in travel acquired malaria cases

New data show a rise in travel acquired malaria cases

Tuesday, 23 April 2024

Imported malaria cases diagnosed in 2023 exceed 2000 for the first time in over 20 years ...

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Travellers urged to check on vaccinations to protect against risks

Travellers urged to check on vaccinations to protect against risks

Wednesday, 10 April 2024

UKHSA urges overseas travellers, including Hajj pilgrims, to check well in advance to ensure they are up to date and have all necessary vaccinations ...

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Latest data on scarlet fever published

Latest data on scarlet fever published

Thursday, 04 April 2024

UKHSA has published the latest data on scarlet fever cases in England. Scarlet fever is circulating, as expected for this time of year....

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Latest childhood vaccination uptake statistics published

Latest childhood vaccination uptake statistics published

Tuesday, 26 March 2024

Report shows vaccine coverage for children in the UK at 12 months, 24 months and 5 years...

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Travel associated infections approaching pre pandemic levels

Travel associated infections approaching pre pandemic levels

Thursday, 21 March 2024

UKHSA is reminding travellers of steps they can take to reduce the risk of infections?. ...

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86% of parents rank NHS staff most trusted on vaccine information

86% of parents rank NHS staff most trusted on vaccine information

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

UKHSA publishes its annual survey of parents to understand attitudes towards the childhood immunisation programme....

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UKHSA and ONS release latest Winter COVID 19 Infection Study Data

UKHSA and ONS release latest Winter COVID 19 Infection Study Data

Thursday, 14 March 2024

UKHSA and ONS have today published the latest data from the Winter Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Study, known as the Winter CIS....

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New research to develop vaccines against deadly henipaviruses?

New research to develop vaccines against deadly henipaviruses?

Wednesday, 13 March 2024

The aim is to develop a vaccine that provides cross-protection against the whole genus, addressing outbreaks, and enhancing epidemic preparedness....

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Further HIV progress needed among heterosexual women

Further HIV progress needed among heterosexual women

Friday, 08 March 2024

Professor Susan Hopkins, UKHSA’s Chief Medical Adviser, is calling for more awareness on International Women's Day 2024. ...

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Whooping cough infections rise

Whooping cough infections rise

Thursday, 07 March 2024

553 new cases of whooping cough confirmed in January....

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Marketing campaign launches to drive up childhood vaccinations

Marketing campaign launches to drive up childhood vaccinations

Thursday, 29 February 2024

UKHSA Chief Executive Professor Dame Jenny Harries visits Manchester and Liverpool to launch campaign as measles cases continue to rise....

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TB cases rise in England

TB cases rise in England

Thursday, 15 February 2024

TB cases are now above the pre-COVID-19-pandemic numbers...

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