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Study shows new RSV vaccine for pregnant women could prevent 5,000 hospitalisations and 15,000 emergency department attendances for infants.
UKHSA urges pregnant women to get vaccinated to protect their newborn babies as whooping cough cases rise to over 10,000
JCVI advises government on the COVID-19 vaccination programme for autumn 2024
Antimicrobial resistance to Group B Streptococcus (GBS) antibiotics is growing. This puts newborns at risk. VDEC is supporting a new vaccine to cut antibiotic use
VDEC developed a standardised assay to reduce the development of antimicrobial resistance and improve patient treatment for tuberculosis.
New data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows cases of whooping cough continue to increase with 2,591 cases confirmed in May.
UKHSA is working with partners to investigate a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) outbreak.
This letter provides information on the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programmes from 1 September 2024.
From 1 July 2024, the vaccine used in the programme will change to ADACEL® (Tdap).
Funding of £85 million will be announced at a global event to support the international community in tackling the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The UKHSA and NaTHNaC issue an annual reminder to those embarking on Hajj and Umrah journeys to be aware of infectious diseases in large gatherings.
Data from over 500 care homes across England is to be gathered and analysed to help prevent infections.
New data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows cases of whooping cough continue to increase with 1,319 cases confirmed in March.
The government has announced its new national action plan on antimicrobial resistance to protect people and animals from the risk of drug-resistant infections.
Regular measles statistics updates issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
Imported malaria cases diagnosed in 2023 exceed 2000 for the first time in over 20 years
UKHSA urges overseas travellers, including Hajj pilgrims, to check well in advance to ensure they are up to date and have all necessary vaccinations
UKHSA has published the latest data on scarlet fever cases in England. Scarlet fever is circulating, as expected for this time of year.
Report shows vaccine coverage for children in the UK at 12 months, 24 months and 5 years
Describes obstacles experienced by Blackpool Council and its public health team in supporting testing, and local responses implemented to overcome challenges.
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