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New report highlights continued progress in eliminating hepatitis C in England.
The government has accepted advice from JCVI on eligibility for the autumn 2026 COVID-19 vaccination programme.
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.
UKHSA data shows that fewer than half take up the free shingles jab.
The annual flu letter describes the national flu immunisation programme and outlines which groups are eligible for flu vaccination.
New changes to the GP contract will help protect thousands more children across the country from deadly and highly infectious diseases.
New vaccination campaign launched to boost uptake of childhood immunisations.
Information on the expansion of the eligibility criteria of the older adults respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programme from 1 April 2026.
A quarter of school‑leavers are unvaccinated against HPV, leaving young women at risk of cervical cancer and both sexes vulnerable to other HPV‑related cancers
A new £2 million pilot will see health visitors reach families facing barriers to vaccines, to ensure more children are protected.
This festive season, one of the most important and life-saving gifts you can give your child is vaccination, and it’s completely free.
Nearly three-quarters of women who gave birth in September were vaccinated, helping to give their babies vital early protection.
Information on the change of vaccine for the routine adult pneumococcal vaccination programme and individuals at increased clinical risk.
The government has accepted advice on eligibility from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) for the spring 2026 COVID-19 vaccination programme.
The Chief Medical Officer for England, Professor Chris Whitty, has released his annual report for 2025, on infectious diseases.
UKHSA’s early season data shows vaccination remains best defence alongside good respiratory hygiene as flu activity rises.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is concerned that many people at risk may not know they are eligible for a flu vaccine.
Infants and young adults most at risk from serious disease.
Introduction of a routine varicella vaccination programme for children at one year and at 18 months, with a catch-up for children aged up to 6 years
Vaccines take up to 2 weeks for maximum protection, so get vaccinated early to reduce disease risk by Diwali on 20 October.
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