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Latest weekly winter virus surveillance data

Report monitoring respiratory viruses for the 2026/27 season.

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Flu levels low at start of season but higher than previous 4 years

With possible signs of an early flu season, UKHSA urges those eligible to get vaccinated.

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UKHSA appoints Chief Medical Advisor and Chief Scientific Officer

UKHSA announces two key appointments to the UKHSA Executive Committee.

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Over 212,000 get the first MenB dose but almost 75% missing out

UKHSA is urging young people to get vaccinated with 2 doses for protection.

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UKHSA and University of Oxford scientists uncover genetic changes in the bacteria causing severe Kent meningococcal disease outbreak

Scientists used genome sequencing to identify genetic changes that may explain the severity of the Kent meningococcal disease outbreak earlier this year.

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UKHSA and PACE make new bacteria available to support research into tackling antimicrobial resistance

The collections cover bacteria identified as priority threats by the World Health Organization.

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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) exists to protect people from health threats. We prevent and reduce the harm caused by infectious diseases, chemicals, radiation, the health effects of climate change and a range of environmental hazards including air quality.

UKHSA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care.

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Professor Susan Hopkins
Chief Executive
Dyfed Alsop
Chief Operating Officer
Ian Peters
UKHSA Chair
Dr Shona Arora
Chief Medical Advisor (interim)
Professor Steven Riley
Director General Data and Analytics
Professor Robin May
Chief Scientific Officer (interim)

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correspondence@ukhsa.gov.uk

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020 7654 8000

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