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The Latest Breaking News from The UK Health Security Agency

Cold health alert warns of risk to life as frost hits parts of UK

The alert is in place until noon on 27 December

The Independent UK

Christmas day swims cancelled as weather warning issued

Cold and windy conditions are forecast for parts of Britain on Christmas Day, with forecasters largely ruling out a white Christmas. The UK Health Security Agency issued a yellow cold health alert for South West England, active from Thursday evening until 27 December, warning of potential health and social care…

The Independent UK

Should I get a flu jab this winter? What you need to know about the H3N2 ‘super’ strain

New strain of virus appears to be hitting people harder and lasting for longer than expected

The Independent UK

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Everything you need to know about the 'super flu' sweeping the nation

What is the new flu strain, and what are the best ways of avoiding catching it?

Evening Standard

Cold weather warning issued as snow forecast for parts of UK

Britain has experienced its chilliest night since March, with temperatures dropping to -7C in Tulloch Bridge, Highlands, on Saturday. A cold northerly flow from the Arctic is expected to bring even colder conditions across the UK this week, with highs falling about 5C. Forecasters warn of possible snow and ice,…

The Independent UK

Temperatures to plunge again after UK shivers through coldest night since March

Snow and ice are possible in many places as the week goes on

The Independent UK

Coldest night since March as temperatures set to drop again

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a cold weather warning.

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Leading doctors issue warning amid ‘bad’ flu season

This advice comes as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirms this year’s flu vaccine provides "strong protection"

The Independent UK

Flu season has come early, health experts warn as people urged to get jab

Cases of flu are up across all the datasets monitored by the UK Health Security Agency, particularly in children.

Evening Standard

First evidence in the UK of breeding aegypti mosquito – the main spreader of dengue, chikungunya and Zika

Scientists have found eggs of the Aedes aegypti mosquito in the UK for the first time – a mosquito that spreads many tropical diseases.

The Conversation

Who's Actually Eligible for a COVID Jab Right Now—and Why Are Pharmacies Saying No?

Confusion erupts across the UK as new NHS rules tighten COVID-19 booster eligibility, leaving thousands turned away from pharmacies and unsure if they still qualify for the jab.

International Business Times UK

What is the latest travel advice for Oropouche virus? Tips for staying safe abroad

Three cases have been confirmed in UK travellers so far this year

The Independent UK

Amber health warnings in place as heatwave temperatures set to hit 34C

The UK Health Security Agency has amber warnings in place for the East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England, London and the South East.

Evening Standard

Parents urged to prioritise vaccine catch-ups as measles cases remain high

The latest measles data from the UK Health Security Agency shows there have been 145 cases since the last report on July 3.

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E.coli infections rose 26% last year, data shows

The UK Health Security Agency said there were 2,544 cases of infection with shiga toxin-producing E.coli (Stec) in 2024.

Evening Standard

In Pictures: Cooling off as third summer heatwave hits

The UK Health Security Agency issued an amber heat health warning for the weekend.

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Extreme heat could lead to 30,000 deaths a year in England and Wales by 2070s, say scientists

Worst-case scenario of 4.3C of warming could result in fiftyfold rise in heat-related deaths, researchers say

The Independent UK

Top NHS hospital on how to help stop rising measles cases

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Evening Standard

More hot and humid conditions in south and east after temperature tops 33C

It comes after the UK Health Security Agency extended amber heat health alerts for much of the country into Wednesday morning.

Evening Standard

Forecasters predict heatwave for parts of UK with temperatures to hit 30C

The UK Health Security Agency and the Met Office have issued an amber heat-health alert for several regions across England.

Evening Standard

UK hits hottest day of the year so far with provisional high of 33.2C

Parts of the country will see the ‘perfect conditions’ for thunderstorms as the heatwave continues, the Met Office said.

The Independent UK

Cervical cancer rates soaring in deprived areas after low vaccine uptake

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed that low vaccine uptake among children is leaving many women vulnerable to cervical cancer.

Evening Standard

Amber heat-health alert issued for all regions in England as temperatures climb

The alert issued by the UK Health Security Agency is in force from 12pm on Thursday until 9am on Monday.

Evening Standard

How to cope with extreme temperatures during the heatwave

Here is everything you need to know about coping with the soaring mercury

Evening Standard

Health warnings issued as parts of UK brace for approaching heatwave

Yellow heat-health alerts have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for most of England which are in force until 6pm on Sunday.

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