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Latest findings from the SIREN study reveal more information about the effectiveness of vaccines in preventing infection, even in people who have already had coronavirus (COVID-19).
Leading scientists at Dstl have made an exciting new discovery in the fight against some of the world’s deadliest diseases.
Health and Social Care Secretary visits North West and West Midlands health and care services to thank staff.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has updated its vaccination advice for children aged 5 to 11, with a view to increasing protection against potential future waves of coronavirus (COVID-19).
A statement from the Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid on the vaccination of 5 to 11 year olds following updated advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation.
The Government is asking for health and security experts to inform the refresh of the UK's Biological Security Strategy
22 research projects have been selected by the government’s UK Vaccine Network and will help tackle viruses such as Ebola, Lassa Fever and Zika
UK's Chief Medical Officers publish first ever guidelines on physical activity for disabled children and young people.
Visit is part of week-long tour to see first-hand how regions are leading the way in COVID-19 recovery
A new review by UKHSA shows that people who have had one or more doses of a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine are less likely to develop long COVID than those who remain unvaccinated.
The Health and Social Care Secretary visited the East of England on day one of his Road to Recovery tour.
New app and video-call support service with specially trained NHS Test and Trace staff will help partially sighted people to take lateral flow tests at home.
A new national campaign is calling on those eligible not to ignore their invite, as data reveals nearly 1 in 3 don’t take up the offer of cervical screening.
Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid will tour the country this week to engage on his ambitious reform and recovery agenda.
Vaccinated users on dating apps receive 30% more matches according to new data from the companies.
The UK has uploaded over 2 million genome sequences to the international GISAID database, accounting for a quarter of all SARS-CoV-2 genomes shared globally to date.
The lab opened in Royal Leamington Spa in June 2021 and is the biggest of its kind in the UK, playing a vital role in efforts to combat the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
A reflection by Dr June Raine, Chief Executive of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
Booster vaccinations are estimated to have prevented 105,600 people from being admitted to hospital with coronavirus (COVID-19) since mid-December.
Businesses across the country are being encouraged to apply for remaining grant funding to help them through the pandemic.
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