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Weekly UKHSA report for the 2025/26 season, monitoring respiratory viruses.
The government has accepted advice on eligibility from the JCVI for the RSV vaccination programme.
Information on the expansion of the eligibility criteria of the older adults respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programme from 1 April 2026.
2 February 2026 Dear colleagues, This letter provides information about…
Recommendations of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation…
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
Healthcare industry innovator Dr Melanie Ivarsson has been appointed as CEO of the Health Data Research Service (HDRS) to accelerate medical breakthroughs.
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 Chief Medical Officer for England, Professor Chris Whitty, has released his annual report for 2025, on infectious diseases.
Pioneering research launches in Leeds to test new approach to assessing the risk to children from hidden lead exposure
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is concerned that many people at risk may not know they are eligible for a flu vaccine.
Infants and young adults most at risk from serious disease.
Introduction of a routine varicella vaccination programme for children at one year and at 18 months, with a catch-up for children aged up to 6 years
Letter from Stephen Kinnock, Minister of State for Care, setting out the priorities for adult social care this winter.
Vaccines take up to 2 weeks for maximum protection, so get vaccinated early to reduce disease risk by Diwali on 20 October.
The UK Health Security Agency is encouraging people to get their flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccinations ahead of the winter months.
The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a new national vaccination campaign, 'Stay Strong. Get Vaccinated', to protect newborn babies.
The government will remove red tape, allowing doctors and pharmacists to prescribe flu medicines year-round to reduce winter pressures and protect the NHS.
New UKHSA £1.3m programme will evaluate how wastewater monitoring could be used to detect a wider range of dangerous pathogens.
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