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This letter provides information on the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programmes from 1 September 2024.
Migraine and antiseizure medication topiramate must no longer be prescribed to women and girls unless they fulfil the requirements of a Pregnancy Prevention Programme.
New regulations restrict the prescribing and supply of puberty-suppressing hormones to children and young people under 18.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
From 1 July 2024, the vaccine used in the programme will change to ADACEL® (Tdap).
Confiscated and surrendered drugs will be tested to identify toxic substances in circulation and help prevent drug-related overdoses.
Consultation asks whether newly qualified dentists should commit to delivering a minimum amount of NHS work after graduating or repay some training fees.
Funding of £85 million will be announced at a global event to support the international community in tackling the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
The UKHSA and NaTHNaC issue an annual reminder to those embarking on Hajj and Umrah journeys to be aware of infectious diseases in large gatherings.
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is leading on the creation of the United Kingdom Microbial Forensics Consortium (UKMFC).
Change in law will allow people with non-transmissible HIV to donate gametes to partners.
Patients requiring treatment outside of hospitals will be able to choose between multiple providers across the NHS and independent sector.
The government responds to the ACMD's report on recently encountered novel benzodiazepines and related compounds.
Government response to the report by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs on acyl piperazine opioids, including 2-methyl-AP-237.
New 10-year plan to expand and improve the drug and alcohol workforce published.
The government will place 6 new synthetic opioids under the strictest level of control.
Data from over 500 care homes across England is to be gathered and analysed to help prevent infections.
The government has funded 350 additional medical school places in England for the academic year 2025 to 2026 in latest step to deliver NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.
Health and Social Care Secretary Victoria Atkins spoke at the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on birth trauma.
New data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows cases of whooping cough continue to increase with 1,319 cases confirmed in March.
The government has announced its new national action plan on antimicrobial resistance to protect people and animals from the risk of drug-resistant infections.
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