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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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JCVI advises on eligible groups for 2024 spring COVID 19 vaccine

JCVI advises on eligible groups for 2024 spring COVID 19 vaccine

Wednesday, 07 February 2024

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

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Chronic hepatitis C cases in England fall by half since 2015 

Chronic hepatitis C cases in England fall by half since 2015 

Tuesday, 30 January 2024

New data from UKHSA show deaths due to the hepatitis C virus are at lowest level in 10 years....

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UKHSA publishes new 5 year Pathogen Genomics Strategy

UKHSA publishes new 5 year Pathogen Genomics Strategy

Wednesday, 24 January 2024

UKHSA's 5 year Pathogen Genomics Strategy sets out a programme to improve our ability to detect and understand pathogens that pose the greatest risks ...

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Measles outbreak could spread warns UKHSA Chief Executive

Measles outbreak could spread warns UKHSA Chief Executive

Friday, 19 January 2024

Measles can spread very easily among those who are unvaccinated, especially in nurseries and schools....

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Cold Health Alerts issued by UKHSA and the Met Office

Cold Health Alerts issued by UKHSA and the Met Office

Thursday, 18 January 2024

Regular updates on the Cold-Health Alerts (CHAs) issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office....

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UK’s largest survey of people living with HIV published

UK’s largest survey of people living with HIV published

Friday, 12 January 2024

Positive Voices 2022 survey reveals high satisfaction with treatment and care, but stigma and mental health conditions remain prevalent....

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NPIS reports significant increase in nitrous oxide related activities

NPIS reports significant increase in nitrous oxide related activities

Tuesday, 09 January 2024

The latest annual report from the National Poisons Information Service (NPIS) shows a marked increase in activity related to nitrous oxide and ketamin...

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UKHSA reminds parents of back to school advice

UKHSA reminds parents of back to school advice

Monday, 08 January 2024

UK Health Security Agency reminds parents of back-to-school advice amid rising levels of winter illness in the new year....

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Eligible groups urged to get vaccinated against flu and COVID 19

Eligible groups urged to get vaccinated against flu and COVID 19

Friday, 05 January 2024

The UK Health Security Agency is encouraging those at higher risk of flu and COVID-19 to make a new year’s resolution to get winter strong....

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Warning after rise in extremely drug resistant Shigella

Warning after rise in extremely drug resistant Shigella

Thursday, 21 December 2023

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reports a concerning rise in Shigella cases, a gut infection that causes diarrhoea, stomach cramps and fever....

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Eligible people urged to get vaccinated as flu cases rise

Eligible people urged to get vaccinated as flu cases rise

Friday, 15 December 2023

This week’s UKHSA surveillance data shows the sharpest weekly increase in flu activity so far this winter, signalling flu season is officially underwa...

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UKHSA's HECC report shows impacts on public health due to warming climate

UKHSA's HECC report shows impacts on public health due to warming climate

Monday, 11 December 2023

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published its first Health Effects of Climate Change (HECC) report....

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UKHSA publishes update on influenza A(H1N2)v

UKHSA publishes update on influenza A(H1N2)v

Monday, 11 December 2023

No further cases of influenza A(H1N2)v have been found. Enhanced surveillance will continue over the coming weeks....

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UKHSA urges people from ethnic minority groups to protect themselves with vaccines

UKHSA urges people from ethnic minority groups to protect themselves with vaccines

Friday, 08 December 2023

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is strongly encouraging eligible people from ethnic minority groups to book their flu and COVID-19 vaccines. ...

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Decline in HIV transmission but progress slow in women

Decline in HIV transmission but progress slow in women

Friday, 01 December 2023

Latest report reveals continuous decline in HIV transmission but progress is slow among women and ethnic minorities....

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Landmark study confirms effectiveness of PrEP

Landmark study confirms effectiveness of PrEP

Thursday, 30 November 2023

The PrEP Impact Trial involved 157 sexual health services and confirms PrEP's real-world effectiveness....

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UKHSA detects human case of influenza A(H1N2)v

UKHSA detects human case of influenza A(H1N2)v

Monday, 27 November 2023

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected a single confirmed human case of influenza A(H1N2)v....

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