Tag: UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)
Measles outbreak hits a new total since 2023 across England and Wales
UKHSA reports 35% surge in measles cases in LondonÂ
Despite warnings from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) last year, measles outbreaks have escalated across...
Scarlet fever circulating in England: Tips to avoid the bacterial infection
More than 12,000 cases of scarlet fever were reported between 1 January and 24 March 2024
With scarlet fever currently circulating in England, the UK...
UKHSA and Pirbright Institute collaborate to develop vaccines against henipaviruses
The joint research aims to tackle the risk of outbreaks stemming from new or emerging henipaviruses and enhance epidemic preparedness.
The UK Health Security...
UKHSA and ONS launch Winter COVID-19 Infection Study
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Office for National Statistics (ONS) will jointly launch a new study to gather data on COVID-19...
Rollout of Covid and flu jabs brought forward over new variant scare
Deviating from the initial schedule to kick off the flu and Covid-19 vaccination campaigns in October, the NHS England has announced that the autumn...
DHSC notifies limited supplies of Varicella vaccine until mid-October
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a supply notification for Varicella vaccine (live) powder and solvent for suspension/solution for injection 0.5ml vials...