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UKHSA issues warning over botulism
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UKHSA warns public to be alert to botulism following adverse reactions to cosmetic procedures involving botulinum toxin.
A new world-leading biosecurity centre in Essex will protect the UK from emerging public health threats and boost economic growth.
UTIs cost NHS hospitals over £600m last year
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New data from UKHSA reveals that treating urinary tract infections (UTIs) cost NHS hospitals in England an estimated £604 million in 2023 to 2024.
The latest heat-health alert (HHA) issued by UKHSA and the Met Office for all regions of England.
UKHSA data shows 85% of parents are confident childhood vaccines are safe, effective and trustworthy.
Both Campylobacter and Salmonella cases show a 17.1% increase from 2023 to 2024.
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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 to protect the public’s health and build the nation’s health security capability.
UKHSA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care.
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To make information access requests including Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) requests and data subject access requests (SAR) to UKHSA, please email InformationRights@UKHSA.gov.uk
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