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UKHSA reminds parents to return flu consent forms to protect their children as roll out of vaccines in schools starts this week
UKHSA finds invasive Aedes aegypti breeding in east London, prompting enhanced surveillance.
UKHSA study finds sleep app cough data can detect respiratory illness and signal outbreaks early.
UKHSA, alongside the Food Standards Agency and other public health partners, continues to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella in the UK.
New partnership to create health innovation sandbox that will test promising new technologies and build evidence to accelerate the safe adoption of technologies, including AI, in the NHS.
Businesses reminded to prepare for Vaping Duty and Stamps Scheme
Proposed amendments to support information sharing, regulatory reform and the future development of a medical device licensing regime.
Avacopan Vifor is used in the treatment of some rare autoimmune diseases affecting small blood vessels.
From 2026 to 2027, eligible healthcare students can get travel and accommodation costs upfront, easing financial pressure and supporting rural placements.
Help shape the future of food safety in the UK. Join the FSA’s Scientific Advisory Committees and Science Council and contribute to evidence-based decision making.
Latest data shows signs that vaccine uptake by the time children start primary school is stabilising.
Wales’ connected health and life sciences ecosystem creates opportunities to support innovation from development through to adoption, helping new products reach patients while supporting investment and growth.
While most patients implanted with these hip replacements have well-functioning hips and are unlikely to develop serious problems, a small number may develop issues.
Cases up 11.4% in 2025, with London recording the highest number of cases.
MHRA advises parents and carers against using rectal catheters sold for personal use (known as gas and colic relievers) in babies.
MHRA publishes position paper clarifying the UK licencing route for microbiome-based medicines, supporting developers to bring these innovative therapies to patients.
As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of vimseltinib (romvizma) under close review.
An amber heat-health alert is now in place across all regions in England.
Medicines and medical devices regulator issues health advice for teens off to university.
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