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This page summarises Chapter 7 of the Health Effects of Climate Change (HECC) report with a focus on the impact of heat on climate and infectious diseases. This is part of the science and stats section for the hazard: heat.
Since 2016, annual reports on the surveillance of mortality during periods of heatwave have been published.
The SIREN study has been investigating SARS-CoV-2 infections and acute respiratory illness in healthcare workers since 2020, and providing vital research into the immune response to infection and vaccination.
A guide to the major publications related to excess deaths in the UK, who produces them and links to the methods and analysis.
Information on the third and booster doses for people with a weakened immune system.
Guidance for data managers and software providers on recording and reporting GUMCAD data.
Leaflets and posters for the national human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme for gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men (GBMSM).
Guidance and advice for health professionals on Mycobacterium chimaera infections associated with cardiopulmonary bypass.
Guidance for individuals who have been bitten by a bat, in the UK or overseas.
Information leaflet and poster to support the whooping cough vaccination in pregnancy programme.
Toolkit and resources for local authorities and other stakeholders to raise awareness of the potential risks created by ticks and tick-borne disease in England.
Information for healthcare professionals on pertussis (whooping cough).
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Hay fever is a very common allergy caused by pollen, house dust mite, pet hair or skin.
How to reduce the risk of Lyme disease, its clinical management and other useful resources.
This slide deck raises awareness of the health impacts of cold weather so that organisations with responsibility for protecting health can take action.
Information for people who are receiving a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination.
This flyer explains the changes to the childhood vaccination programmes from 1 July 2025 to parents of eligible children.
The laboratory operates from Addenbrooke's Hospital and provides clinical diagnostic microbiology and public health microbiology services.
Quizzes and crosswords about antibiotic resistance for the public, healthcare prescribers and pharmacists.
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