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Midwives remain the most trusted source of information on pregnancy vaccination
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 offer.
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Survey reveals 1 in 3 parents believe children always need antibiotics for ear infections
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
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
UKHSA data shows that fewer than half take up the free shingles jab.
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UKHSA publishes first Cold Mortality Report
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
UKHSA has issued a yellow Cold-Health Alert (CHA) for all regions of England, except the South East and London.
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UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) prevents, prepares for and responds to infectious diseases, and environmental hazards, to keep all our communities safe, save lives and protect livelihoods.
We provide scientific and operational leadership, working with local, national and international partners to protect the public’s health and build the nation’s health security capability.
UKHSA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care.
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To make information access requests including Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) requests and data subject access requests (SAR) to UKHSA, please email InformationRights@UKHSA.gov.uk
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