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Weekly UKHSA report for the 2025/26 season, monitoring respiratory viruses.
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 use.
In addition, UKHSA has also identified increases in cases of Salmonella associated with travel to Cape Verde.
Information on the expansion of the eligibility criteria of the older adults respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programme from 1 April 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‑related cancers
UKHSA is reminding people to be aware of TB symptoms to help ensure prompt testing and treatment.
UKHSA and Sleep Cycle launch a research study focusing on how coughing and sleep-related signals can support earlier detection of respiratory trends in the UK
UKHSA has issued a yellow Cold-Health Alert (CHA) for the North West and North East regions of England
A new £2 million pilot will see health visitors reach families facing barriers to vaccines, to ensure more children are protected.
More than 500 new ambulances will be deployed in England to cut response times for patients in every region.
This festive season, one of the most important and life-saving gifts you can give your child is vaccination, and it’s completely free.
Nearly three-quarters of women who gave birth in September were vaccinated, helping to give their babies vital early protection.
Information on the change of vaccine for the routine adult pneumococcal vaccination programme and individuals at increased clinical risk.
The government has accepted advice on eligibility from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) for the spring 2026 COVID-19 vaccination programme.
The outbreak involved 293 cases between May and November 2024.
UKHSA reminds eligible groups to come forward for mpox vaccination.
The Chief Medical Officer for England, Professor Chris Whitty, has released his annual report for 2025, on infectious diseases.
GP online access has been rolled out at nearly all GP practices, benefiting patients across England.
The government has launched a scheme that will see thousands of people benefit from improved HIV testing and treatment under a new action plan.
Pioneering research launches in Leeds to test new approach to assessing the risk to children from hidden lead exposure
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