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You can no longer order free PCR tests from the NHS.
UKHSA is working with partners to investigate a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) outbreak.
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
Explains testing from 1 April 2024 onwards and sets out the purpose of ongoing testing, who will be eligible to access testing and when tests should be used.
The home of UK Health Security Agency on GOV.UK. UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) prevents, prepares for and responds to infectious diseases, and environmental hazards, to keep all our communities safe, save lives and prote…
The Green Book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures, for vaccine preventable infectious diseases in the UK.
Latest updates on SARS-CoV-2 variants detected in the UK.
Get support from your local health protection team (HPT) to prevent and reduce the effect of diseases and chemical and radiation hazards
Notifications of infectious diseases (NOIDs) and reportable causative organisms: legal duties of laboratories and medical practitioners.
Immunisation information for health professionals and immunisation practitioners.
Guidance for healthcare professionals on the public health management of pertussis (whooping cough).
Extreme heat presents a number of risks to health. This guidance helps professionals and the public address those risks.
This letter provides information on the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programmes from 1 September 2024.
One-page summary for health professionals and immunisation practitioners giving vaccinations.
Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.
A practical guide for staff on managing cases of infectious diseases in children and young people settings, including education.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination information for public health professionals.
Infection prevention and control measures to reduce the spread of viral acute respiratory infections (ARIs), including COVID-19, in adult social care settings.
Information on how to stay safe in hot weather, including how to keep your home cool.
Documents relating to the new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programme.
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