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The Latest Breaking News from The UK Health Security Agency

Parents in UK urged to ensure children get measles jab before new school term

Health agency warns of surge in cases of potentially serious disease as MMR vaccination uptake falls below 95%

The Guardian - UK

UK mpox outbreak of 2022: Where cases started and how infection spread to 3,000 people

Transmission of mpox – monkeypox – in the UK was linked to sexual activity and hit more than 3,000 by December 2022

The Independent UK

What is mpox? New vaccination sites open across England

Officials said it is important those who are eligible can access jabs easily, though cases remain low

Evening Standard

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Baby dies from whooping cough, the tenth in England in the last seven months

More than 10,000 cases of whooping cough have been recorded since January

The Independent UK

E. coli: First death in England linked to ongoing outbreak of bacteria

One person in England has died linked to the ongoing E.coli outbreak, the UK Health Security Agency has said.

Evening Standard

NHS warns of major disruption as junior doctors strike begins as temperatures soar in UK

Strike comes as health authorities warn of threat of increased deaths during heatwave

The Independent UK

E.coli cases 'likely to rise' after outbreak linked to 'food item': Tech & Science Daily podcast

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Residents in ‘dreadful state’ after parasite contamination in Devon water supply

South West Water initially offered just £15 compensation to affected customers

The Independent UK

UK in Midst of a Measles Emergency, Sparking Renewed Urgency To Address Vaccination Gaps

In under two years, the UK saw the removal of its measles-free status with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) declaring it a national incident.

International Business Times UK

Gonorrhoea found to be on rise in nearly every council area in England and Wales

Increase in syphilis also recorded in most council areas as sexual health services face greater demand, says LGA report

The Guardian - UK

Surge in measles cases prompts UK to declare national health incident

Parents advised to check vaccination status of children, with full uptake of MMR jab down to average of 85%

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak under fire after week of devastating flooding across England

PM insists government is responding, as some residents are told to expect five more days of misery and colder weather

The Guardian - UK

UK braced for more downpours after Storm Henk causes major disruption

Met Office issues yellow warning for southern Britain saying another 50mm of rain could fall on already saturated ground

The Guardian - UK

Mapped: Covid infections in your area as cases soar days before Christmas

Covid infections are on the rise in England and Scotland as travellers seek to reach loved ones for Christmas

The Independent UK

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UK Health Security Agency Warns of Tropical Disease Risks Amidst Rising Temperatures

In a recent report, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) sounded the alarm about the potential surge of up to 10,000 additional deaths annually in the UK by the 2050s.

The Guardian - UK

Climate crisis could cause 10,000 extra UK deaths a year by 2050, says health body

A report by the UK Health Security Agency warns that extreme heat could bring a host of tropical diseases transmitted by insects

The Guardian - UK

UK detects its first human case of swine flu strain

Health officials scramble to trace contacts of person infected with H1N2 strain

The National (Scotland)

What is the new swine flu strain H1N2 and what are the symptoms?

The first human case of the flu strain H1N2 – which has been circulating in pigs – has been detected in the UK, the UK Health Security Agency…

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Evening Standard

First human case of swine flu H1N2 detected in UK

The UK’s first human case of flu strain H1N2 – which has been circulating in pigs – has been detected, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said.

The Independent UK

UK records case of swine flu in rare strain spread between pigs and humans

Unidentified individual from north Yorkshire tested by GP after suffering from respiratory problems

GoodToKnow

Wondering whether your child should get the chickenpox vaccine? It could become available on the NHS - here's why

The government has been advised to make the jab available to all children, so parents want to know if the chickenpox vaccine is available on the NHS.

The Independent UK

Heat exhaustion advice page on NHS website sees spike in visits during hot spell

With temperatures up to 33C possible over the weekend, the UK Health Security Agency has issued an Amber Heat Health Alert across most of the country.

The Independent UK

Covid and flu autumn jabs sped up as fears grow over new BA.2.86 variant

The decision follows warnings by GPs that delays to the flu vaccine rollout would cause ‘chaos’

The Independent UK

Autumn Covid vaccine programme brought forward after new variant detected in UK

The Government said vaccinations would start on September 11 following advice from the UK Health Security Agency.

The Conversation

Ticks are becoming a growing health risk in the UK – here's why

Earlier this year, the UK Health Security Agency confirmed a case of tick-borne encephalitis – a potentially deadly virus carried by ticks that causes brain inflammation. A British man is also said to have contracted alpha-gal syndrome after being bitten by a tick. This condition can trigger a fatal allergy…

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