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Increase in drug resistant Shigella cases among gay and bisexual men

Increase in drug resistant Shigella cases among gay and bisexual men

Thursday, 26 March 2026

New UKHSA data shows that sexually transmitted Shigella cases in England continue to occur at high levels, with over 2,500 diagnoses in 2025...

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Travellers reminded to protect themselves against mosquito bites

Travellers reminded to protect themselves against mosquito bites

Thursday, 26 March 2026

New UKHSA data shows dengue cases have fallen significantly, but chikungunya infections rose 43% in 2025 and malaria continues to be reported at consi...

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Cases of invasive meningococcal disease notified in Kent

Cases of invasive meningococcal disease notified in Kent

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Latest updates from the ongoing outbreak....

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Expansion of Meningitis B vaccination offer to Kent Students

Expansion of Meningitis B vaccination offer to Kent Students

Thursday, 19 March 2026

The Meningitis B vaccine will now be offered to everyone who has been offered preventative antibiotic treatment as part of this outbreak. ...

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UKHSA and Stablepharma highlight breakthrough with fridge free tetanus and diphtheria vaccine

UKHSA and Stablepharma highlight breakthrough with fridge free tetanus and diphtheria vaccine

Friday, 13 March 2026

'Fridge-free' vaccines have huge potential for vaccine delivery in emergency response situations and the developing world....

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Midwives remain the most trusted source of information on pregnancy vaccination

Midwives remain the most trusted source of information on pregnancy vaccination

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

Over 60% of the women surveyed said being advised to have any of the vaccines by a healthcare professional was an important reason for taking up the o...

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Survey reveals 1 in 3 parents believe children always need antibiotics for ear infections

Survey reveals 1 in 3 parents believe children always need antibiotics for ear infections

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

Study highlights misperceptions on the role of antibiotics in managing common childhood illness....

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Norovirus cases remain high while respiratory viruses fall

Norovirus cases remain high while respiratory viruses fall

Thursday, 05 March 2026

Weekly UKHSA report for the 2025/26 season, monitoring respiratory viruses. ...

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Millions eligible for free shingles vaccine urged to come forward

Millions eligible for free shingles vaccine urged to come forward

Thursday, 26 February 2026

UKHSA data shows that fewer than half take up the free shingles jab. ...

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UKHSA publishes first Cold Mortality Report

UKHSA publishes first Cold Mortality Report

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Findings show that 2,544 deaths in England were associated with cold weather across 3 cold episodes recorded between November 2024 and January 2025....

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Yellow cold health alert issued for 7 regions of England

Yellow cold health alert issued for 7 regions of England

Tuesday, 17 February 2026

UKHSA has issued a yellow Cold-Health Alert (CHA) for all regions of England, except the South East and London....

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Public advised to stop using some non sterile alcohol free wipes

Public advised to stop using some non sterile alcohol free wipes

Thursday, 05 February 2026

UKHSA and MHRA are urging the public not to use 4 specified non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products due to the risk of infection associated with their ...

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UKHSA reminds travellers to Cape Verde to protect against gastrointestinal infections

UKHSA reminds travellers to Cape Verde to protect against gastrointestinal infections

Thursday, 05 February 2026

In addition, UKHSA has also identified increases in cases of Salmonella associated with travel to Cape Verde....

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1 in 4 school leavers unprotected by HPV vaccine

1 in 4 school leavers unprotected by HPV vaccine

Thursday, 29 January 2026

A quarter of school?leavers are unvaccinated against HPV, leaving young women at risk of cervical cancer and both sexes vulnerable to other HPV?relate...

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Tuberculosis notifications in England stabilise in 2025

Tuberculosis notifications in England stabilise in 2025

Thursday, 29 January 2026

UKHSA is reminding people to be aware of TB symptoms to help ensure prompt testing and treatment....

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Could sleep app data help identify respiratory disease trends in England?

Could sleep app data help identify respiratory disease trends in England?

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

UKHSA and Sleep Cycle launch a research study focusing on how coughing and sleep-related signals can support earlier detection of respiratory trends i...

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Give children the best start: vaccinate this New Year

Give children the best start: vaccinate this New Year

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....

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Latest figures show strong uptake of whooping cough vaccine in pregnancy

Latest figures show strong uptake of whooping cough vaccine in pregnancy

Friday, 19 December 2025

Nearly three-quarters of women who gave birth in September were vaccinated, helping to give their babies vital early protection....

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UKHSA publishes report into UK's largest STEC outbreak

UKHSA publishes report into UK's largest STEC outbreak

Wednesday, 10 December 2025

The outbreak involved 293 cases between May and November 2024....

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New mpox strain identified in England

New mpox strain identified in England

Monday, 08 December 2025

UKHSA reminds eligible groups to come forward for mpox vaccination....

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UK’s first citizen led study on childhood lead exposure begins

UK’s first citizen led study on childhood lead exposure begins

Monday, 17 November 2025

Pioneering research launches in Leeds to test new approach to assessing the risk to children from hidden lead exposure...

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Andi Biotic dances back to save antibiotics

Andi Biotic dances back to save antibiotics

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....

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Nearly 400 antibiotic resistant infections each week in 2024

Nearly 400 antibiotic resistant infections each week in 2024

Thursday, 13 November 2025

Antibiotic use within the NHS is below 2019 pre-pandemic levels but private prescribing increases....

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New report highlights impact of climate change on mental health in the UK

New report highlights impact of climate change on mental health in the UK

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

The new report demonstrates the impact climate change is already having on the mental health of the UK population. ...

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Flu vaccine providing important protection despite new subclade

Flu vaccine providing important protection despite new subclade

Tuesday, 11 November 2025

UKHSA’s early season data shows vaccination remains best defence alongside good respiratory hygiene as flu activity rises....

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Over 5 million under 65s with a long term health condition could miss out flu vaccine

Over 5 million under 65s with a long term health condition could miss out flu vaccine

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....

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Vaccination crucial as meningitis cases increase

Vaccination crucial as meningitis cases increase

Friday, 31 October 2025

Infants and young adults most at risk from serious disease....

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Thousands with undiagnosed hepatitis and HIV found in A&E testing

Thousands with undiagnosed hepatitis and HIV found in A&E testing

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....

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TB rates in England continue to increase in 2024

TB rates in England continue to increase in 2024

Thursday, 09 October 2025

UKHSA is reminding people to be aware of TB symptoms to help ensure prompt testing and treatment....

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HIV diagnoses fall in England

HIV diagnoses fall in England

Tuesday, 07 October 2025

Challenges remain in reaching certain populations however....

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