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UKHSA has issued its first amber heat-health alert of 2026, warning of increased risk to vulnerable people from high temperatures in the coming days.
Latest information on cases including British nationals.
Government to introduce age verifications for sunbeds to protect young people from harm.
The first UKHSA One Health report tracks vector-borne diseases in England, with Lyme disease remaining the most common infection in 2025.
HIV testing uptake lowest among Black African heterosexual women in sexual health services.
Antibiotics and MenB vaccination to be offered to young people in areas of Dorset following 3 cases of invasive meningococcal disease.
Largest real-world study in England confirms premature infants protected by vaccination.
Latest data shows Summer 2025 saw 1,504 heat‑associated deaths in England.
New report highlights continued progress in eliminating hepatitis C in England.
New UKHSA data shows that sexually transmitted Shigella cases in England continue to occur at high levels, with over 2,500 diagnoses in 2025
New UKHSA data shows dengue cases have fallen significantly, but chikungunya infections rose 43% in 2025 and malaria continues to be reported at consistently high levels among returning travellers
Latest updates from the ongoing outbreak.
New Pandemic Preparedness Strategy has been published alongside the UK Government's response to the Covid-19 Inquiry Module 2 report.
The government has accepted advice from JCVI on eligibility for the autumn 2026 COVID-19 vaccination programme.
The Meningitis B vaccine will now be offered to everyone who has been offered preventative antibiotic treatment as part of this outbreak.
The Secretary of State Wes Streeting updated the House of Commons on the meningitis outbreak and the latest steps being taken to support those affected.
'Fridge-free' vaccines have huge potential for vaccine delivery in emergency response situations and the developing world.
Over 60% of the women surveyed said being advised to have any of the vaccines by a healthcare professional was an important reason for taking up the offer.
Study highlights misperceptions on the role of antibiotics in managing common childhood illness.
Weekly UKHSA report for the 2025/26 season, monitoring respiratory viruses.
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