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PHE are warning pregnant women against using a potentially poisonous product, 'Calabash chalk', as a nutritional supplement or morning sickness ‘antidote’.
Cases of measles in England are at highest recorded levels since 1994, with 1,168 confirmed cases this year (Jan-May 2013).
A reminder on how to stay safe in the sun.
Public health leaders today celebrated the 65th birthday of the NHS by announcing that a life-saving screening programme is available throughout England.
PHE maintains enhanced levels of surveillance and continues to review and update the information and advice on the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV).
Delivery of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) is now a mandatory public health function of local authorities.
Local Health, an online tool that presents data on populations in England, has been updated with new indicators and an improved interface.
New project investigates public health risks of ESBL E.Coli to develop intervention plans to reduce infections caused by these bacteria.
Figures reveal the stark reality of early diagnosis on survival rates
The web based tool assembles indicators at local and regional level, including trends over time.
Mycobacterium bovis, often referred to as bovine TB, is a member of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, a group of organisms which can cause tuberculosis in humans.
Includes: deprivation and breast cancer screening uptake, sexual infections, 'Get Going this Summer', 'Longer lives', new cancer patients database.
From today (1 July) around 675,000 babies a year in England will be offered a new vaccination to protect them against rotavirus.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Medical and dental consultants have until the end of this week to register to be eligible for Clinical Excellence Awards in the 2013 round.
New guidance states NHS and local authorities are to provide support for people addicted to prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Dealing with the health care challenges of the 21st century means new ways of working for all health care professionals to help people live in the best health possible for as long as possible.
A PHE-commissioned report highlights the growing need to make end of life care more accessible and appropriate for minority ethnic groups.
Reminder to practise good hand hygiene when visiting farm attractions following a number of outbreaks of diarrhoeal illness this year.
May/June 2013 newsletter for immunisation practitioners, with the latest developments in vaccines, and vaccination policies and procedures.
A dog in the city of Toledo, central Spain was confirmed to have rabies on 5 June 2013.
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