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UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) prevents, prepares for and responds to infectious diseases, and environmental hazards, to keep all our communities safe, save lives and protect livelihoods. We provide scientific and operational leadership, working with local, national and international partners...
The diagnosis, management and epidemiology of chickenpox (varicella).
Healthcare-associated infections (HCAI) statistics are published monthly, quarterly and annually.
Monitoring for major, notifiable or new and emerging animal disease outbreaks internationally and in the UK.
A guide to the major publications related to excess deaths in the UK, who produces them and links to the methods and analysis.
Monitoring the presence of invasive mosquitoes which can present a risk to public health, and taking measures when the eggs of invasive mosquitoes are found.
Reduce the risk of disease and find out where listed diseases have been confirmed in England and Wales
Disease events under monitoring through the UK Health Security Agency’s epidemic intelligence activities.
UKHSA offers a unique opportunity to harness world-class intellectual, scientific, and operational expertise for public health solutions.
Principles to support decision making for those involved in safely planning and protecting visiting during outbreaks of infectious illness in adult social care.
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