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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.
UKHSA warns public to be alert to botulism following adverse reactions to cosmetic procedures involving botulinum toxin.
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.
The latest heat-health alert (HHA) issued by UKHSA and the Met Office for all regions of England.
UKHSA data shows 85% of parents are confident childhood vaccines are safe, effective and trustworthy.
Both Campylobacter and Salmonella cases show a 17.1% increase from 2023 to 2024.
As uptake rates improve for the seventh month, more newborns are protected from whooping cough.
UKHSA data shows inequalities in HPV vaccination uptake in different areas and regions across the country
UKHSA is reminding travellers to be careful around animals when travelling to rabies affected countries.
Typhoid and paratyphoid cases reach record high while Malaria cases remain high despite small dip in cases.
Latest UKHSA data shows outbreaks continuing, with 109 cases confirmed in April and 86 so far in May.
Syphilis cases in England continue to rise.
Bloodstream infections caused by yeast rose by 4% in 2024, compared to 2023.
UKHSA data shows the flu vaccine prevented 96,000 to 120,200 hospitalisations in England during last winter.
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