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Hepatitis C infections in people who inject drugs fall

Hepatitis C infections in people who inject drugs fall

Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Chronic hepatitis C infections have fallen in people who inject drugs in the last 6 years. ...

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Muslim leaders and UKHSA urge communities to get winter vaccines

Muslim leaders and UKHSA urge communities to get winter vaccines

Friday, 06 December 2024

UKHSA and BIMA urge Muslims to prioritize flu and COVID-19 vaccines for strong immunity against winter viruses....

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Tuberculosis levels in England increased by 11% in 2023

Tuberculosis levels in England increased by 11% in 2023

Thursday, 05 December 2024

Reported notifications of TB in England increased by 11% in 2023 compared to the previous year. ...

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Flu vaccine deadline looms as hospital admissions double

Flu vaccine deadline looms as hospital admissions double

Thursday, 05 December 2024

Latest UKHSA data indicates more flu is already circulating this winter compared to last year. ...

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New data show a rise in mosquito borne infections

New data show a rise in mosquito borne infections

Tuesday, 03 December 2024

UKHSA urges travellers heading abroad to protect against mosquito borne infections...

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Latest data shows rise in lead exposure cases in children

Latest data shows rise in lead exposure cases in children

Tuesday, 03 December 2024

Children with learning or developmental difficulties are at higher risk of exposure to lead....

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UK secures H5 influenza vaccine to boost pandemic preparedness

UK secures H5 influenza vaccine to boost pandemic preparedness

Tuesday, 03 December 2024

The purchase will boost the UK’s access to vaccines for a wider range of pathogens of pandemic potential....

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ED testing finds thousands with undiagnosed HIV, Hepatitis B & C

ED testing finds thousands with undiagnosed HIV, Hepatitis B & C

Thursday, 28 November 2024

UKHSA publishes a report evaluating the NHSE emergency department opt out testing programme for BBV...

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UKHSA urges more people to protect themselves against flu

UKHSA urges more people to protect themselves against flu

Thursday, 28 November 2024

By the end of October 2024, almost 2 million school children had a nasal spray vaccine. November has seen further vaccinations. But many are still mis...

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UK on brink of defeating meningococcal C

UK on brink of defeating meningococcal C

Thursday, 28 November 2024

The fight against meningococcal B continues....

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Antibiotic resistant infections continue to rise

Antibiotic resistant infections continue to rise

Thursday, 14 November 2024

There were an estimated 66,730 serious antibiotic-resistant infections in 2023....

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RSV vaccine could reduce antibiotic prescribing

RSV vaccine could reduce antibiotic prescribing

Tuesday, 05 November 2024

RSV infections lead to 640,000 antibiotic prescriptions a year, new analysis from UKHSA, Imperial College London and Oxford Population Health has foun...

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UKHSA issues health advice following the half term break

UKHSA issues health advice following the half term break

Monday, 04 November 2024

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding parents of the simple steps they can take to reduce the spread of stomach bugs and winter illnesses...

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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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