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Rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are highest in young people aged 15 to 24 years, with more than 350 diagnoses every day in this age group in 2024.
The government will remove red tape, allowing doctors and pharmacists to prescribe flu medicines year-round to reduce winter pressures and protect the NHS.
UKHSA and NHS England call for parents and healthcare workers to catch up on children’s missed vaccinations as schools start the autumn term.
A free chickenpox vaccination will be offered for the first time to children across England on the NHS from January.
This letter sets out changes to the meningococcal C (MenC) vaccination schedule from 1 July 2016.
New UKHSA £1.3m programme will evaluate how wastewater monitoring could be used to detect a wider range of dangerous pathogens.
Latest data shows an increase in travel-associated chikungunya cases compared to the same period last year
The latest heat-health alert (HHA) issued by UKHSA and the Met Office for all regions of England.
UKHSA warns public to be alert to botulism following adverse reactions to cosmetic procedures involving botulinum toxin.
Professor Susan Hopkins is appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
Due to risk of infection, non-sterile alcohol-free wipes are not appropriate for the treatment of injuries, wounds or on broken skin, nor for cleaning of intravenous lines.
The latest annual report on common animal-associated infections shows more than 1,500 cases of Lyme disease in 2024.
RSV vaccines are 82% effective for older people and 72% for newborns when mothers are vaccinated at least 14 days before birth.
Measles activity has increased since April 2025 and the UKHSA is continuing to oversee the public health risk assessment.
Children aged 1 to 4 years were most affected, as UKHSA reminds the public of simple steps to reduce infection.
Information relating to the expansion of Shingrix® vaccine eligibility to all those who are severely immunosuppressed and aged 18 years and over.
UKHSA has appointed Professor Robin May as Interim Chief Scientific Officer.
A new world-leading biosecurity centre in Essex will protect the UK from emerging public health threats and boost economic growth.
New data from UKHSA reveals that treating urinary tract infections (UTIs) cost NHS hospitals in England an estimated £604 million in 2023 to 2024.
UKHSA data shows 85% of parents are confident childhood vaccines are safe, effective and trustworthy.
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