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The Latest Breaking News from The UK Health Security Agency

UK ‘on the brink of defeating’ meningitis C

There were just three cases of meningococcal group C – the infection which can lead to meningitis C – last year, the UK Health Security Agency said.

Evening Standard

‘Increasing risk’ of tropical infections as new blood donor monitoring launched

Concerns have been raised that some new infections could pose a threat in the UK due to climate change.

Evening Standard

UK identifies 4 cases of new mpox variant, the first cluster outside Africa

British health officials say they have identified four cases of the new, more infectious version of mpox that first emerged in Congo, marking the first time the variant has caused a cluster of illness outside of Africa

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Fourth UK case of more transmissible mpox strain found

All four patients belong to the same household, the UK Health Security Agency said

Evening Standard

Fourth UK case of more transmissible mpox strain detected

All four patients belong to the same household, the UK Health Security Agency said.

The Independent UK

Mpox outbreak: How can UK travellers stay safe from the virus?

The UK Health Security Agency say the risk of mpox infection is ‘low for most travellers’

The Independent UK

Mpox: Government orders 150,000 vaccine doses as health agency warns new strain 'likely' to be found in UK

Jab to be offered to eligible groups over the coming months

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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

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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The Independent UK

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

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

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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.

The Guardian - 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%

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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 Independent 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

International Business Times UK

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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