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A new report from SACN concludes that a lower carbohydrate diet is an effective short-term option for adults living with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Dr Jenny Harries will give a keynote speech today referencing the ongoing development of the new institution at the Public Health Research and Science Conference 2021.
New study by PHE shows for the first time that 2 doses of the COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective against the B.1.617.2 variant first identified in India.
The new national public health procurement scheme has gone live to help grow capacity, push innovation and build resilience within microbiology supply chain.
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has issued advice to the government on the use of COVID-19 vaccines to mitigate the impact of the B1.617.2 variant of concern.
New evidence continues to show vaccination is highly effective in protecting against death and hospitalisation from coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has issued advice to the UK government on the use of the coronavirus (COVID-19) Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine for people aged under 40.
Round 4 of the Schools Infection Survey (SIS) shows a significant drop in the number of secondary school pupils and staff testing positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
New study to offer daily rapid testing to contacts of positive COVID-19 cases.
This letter sets out the changes to the Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (PPV) supply route from 1 June 2021.
A new study by Public Health England (PHE) has shown that one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine reduces household transmission by up to half.
The Forestry Commission calls on public to report sightings of tree pest oak processionary moth caterpillars.
The JCVI has advised that pregnant women should be offered the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as the rest of the population, based on their age and clinical risk group.
PHE analysis suggests the UK COVID-19 vaccination programme has so far prevented thousands of deaths in those aged 60 and above.
The JCVI has issued new advice regarding the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine after reports of extremely rare blood clots.
Face coverings in schools and colleges are to remain in place at start of summer term, following an ongoing review of the evidence and data
New chief executive marked her first day with a visit to Colindale laboratories in North London, accompanied by Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
JCVI recommends that adults living with adults who are immunosuppressed should be prioritised for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Analysis carried out by Public Health England suggests that the COVID-19 vaccination programme prevented 6,100 deaths in England up to the end of February 2021.
New findings from Public Health England have shown that an estimated 75.8% of 70 to 84 year old blood donors had antibodies against COVID-19 by early March.
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