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We have recently received 2 reports of fatal adverse reactions to the yellow fever vaccine (Stamaril). Due to an increased risk of life-threatening reactions, the vaccine must not be given to anyone with a medical history of thymus dysfunction or...
The Commission on Human Medicines has issued a series of recommendations to strengthen measures to minimise risk with the yellow fever vaccine (Stamaril) following very rare fatal reactions. Key recommendations include new and updated contraindications and strengthened precautions to protect...
Any healthcare professional can submit a Yellow Card, including students. When submitting a report about a medicine via the Yellow Card website, if your occupation is not available in our drop-down list, you can now select ‘Other healthcare professional’ from...
The Commission on Human Medicines recommends further precautions for people with weakened immunity and in those aged 60 years or older.
Be vigilant for any suspected adverse reactions associated with use of e-cigarettes or vaping (including lung injury) and report them to the MHRA via the Yellow Card scheme. In this article we provide UK case definitions of e-cigarette or vaping...
2018 saw a fall in reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions (ADRs) to the Yellow Card Scheme from key reporter groups, including GPs, pharmacists, and hospital doctors. Every Yellow Card report counts, and a few minutes taken by you or...
A case of yellow fever in England highlights the importance of pre-travel vaccination. Yellow fever does not pass from person to person.
Campaign highlights pollution risk caused to sea by pouring fat, oil and other waste down drains and gullies.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) launches a week long social media campaign to raise awareness about the importance of reporting suspected side effects using the Yellow Card Scheme.
Healthcare professionals can now use EMIS Web to report suspected adverse drug reactions to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Advice on European Antibiotics Awareness Day (18 November 2014) to raise awareness of the risks of inappropriate use of antibiotics.
The Environment Agency are working together with Teignbridge District Council to explain to local businesses what happens if they pour fat, oils or other dirty liquids down their yard drains or road gullies.
A new software functionality piloted in Nottinghamshire means healthcare professionals can now report suspected adverse drug reactions directly to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
All working speed cameras will be yellow by October 2016.
(Amdipharm UK Limited) Remaining stock of this batch should be quarantined and returned to the original supplier for credit - class 3 action within 5 days (EL (16)A/15)
A team of university graduates from York has won a national competition that could help take their video game into the homes of millions of gamers.
Employment Tribunal decision.
Local authorities across England are being asked to cut unsightly yellow lines as part of a government drive to rid the streets of clutter.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
New democratic right could allow local residents and firms to trigger a council led review of road restrictions in their area.
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