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As we move into spring, protection from any earlier COVID-19 vaccination you may have had will be starting to wane. COVID-19 can still be very dangerous and even life threatening, particularly for older people and those with a weakened immune system. Thankfully, for those who are more likely to become seriously ill from COVID-19, the … Continue reading Who’s eligible for the 2025 COVID-19 vaccine, or ‘Spring Booster’?

UKHSA’s most recent data on tuberculosis (TB) revealed a rise in reported numbers in England by 13% in 2024 (5,480) compared to 2023 (4,850). This signals a rebound to above the pre-COVID-19 numbers, despite significant progress towards a decline in TB over the last few decades. In this blog post, we outline the trends and patterns healthcare … Continue reading With tuberculosis (TB) on the rise again, how can we prevent further spread?

Good oral hygiene habits established in childhood can set the stage for a lifetime of healthy smiles. The Early Years Oral Health Team deliver oral health education and training to children, parents and carers, and local professionals. From brushing their first tooth to their first trip to the dentist, find out how to take care of your children’s … Continue reading SPIT DON’T RINSE

NHS England being axed – see more in Para 5 after ongoing Norovirus warning Tsunami of winter illnesses continues. Recently Norovirus hospital cases reached the highest level since records began in 2014. Three weeks ago an average 1,160 patients a day were in English hospitals with the vomiting bug, double the same period last year. … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to address health security challenges. Here are 3 examples of projects that demonstrate how we're using cutting-edge AI technology to protect and improve public health.  Using AI to understand patient experiences Understanding patients' lived experiences is crucial for improving healthcare services. … Continue reading How we are pioneering artificial intelligence applications in public health

Edition 6 of the Mid Essex Quarterly newsletter- aimed at providing information about the Pre-birth-19 Universal Service run by the Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Services at your local Family Hubs and in the community amongst other things. Quarterly newsletter January-March 25Download

As the Sun reaches its most active period in 22 years, we’re increasingly aware of the potential risks from severe space weather events. In our latest blog post, find out how we’re refining our understanding and responses to space weather, ensuring the UK remains resilient to these cosmic challenges. Read the new post: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/03/13/what-is-space-weather-and-why-are-we-monitoring-it/

Nanoplastics, and their slightly larger cousins microplastics, are polluting our environment and our food. The study of these tiny particles is still a relatively new field and in this blog post for British Science Week we’ll explore how scientists are investigating the effects nanoparticles are having on the human brain and its defences. Read the … Continue reading Nanoplastics are everywhere: what is the health impact of these tiny particles?

For British Science Week, we take a look at how decades old, pre-antibiotic samples in our Culture Collections are helping to address health security challenges today. Read our latest blog post to find out how our specimens have become essential ingredients in some of the most important scientific developments in history – some more than … Continue reading The National Collection of Type Cultures: where 100-year-old samples help solve today’s problems

There are the following amongst the additional notifiable infections which are more common: Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), influenza of zoonotic origin, chickenpox (varicella), congenital syphilis, neonatal herpes