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Latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on scarlet fever and invasive group A streptococcus cases.
The offer of a first or second dose of COVID-19 vaccine will end on 30 June 2023 for most people.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
A new study aims to better understand how the body reacts to the mpox virus and produces antibodies.
A new risk assessment, published by a multi-agency cross-government committee, reports that tick borne encephalitis is now likely to be present in England.
Fewer poliovirus detections in London show signs of reduced community transmission but vaccine rates in some London boroughs still too low.
Sustained reduction in case numbers means targeted vaccine programme is no longer needed and can be wound down in the summer.
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data released shows a sharp increase in reports of confirmed cases of norovirus – the most common infectious cause of vomiting and diarrhoea.
Adults aged 75 and over, residents in a care home for older adults and immunosuppressed individuals will be eligible for a spring booster.
Nearly 17.5 million eligible people received their COVID-19 autumn booster jab, with tens of thousands coming forward in the final week of the programme.
Projects include raising awareness of sexual health risks at sex-on-premises venues and vaccinations in non-clinical settings such as pubs and music festivals.
England has succeeded in meeting the new World Health Organization (WHO) targets for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Steve Barclay, updated Parliament on what the government is doing to help the NHS deal with immediate winter pressures.
England joins a growing list of countries across the world to announce temporary measures as COVID cases rise in China ahead of borders re-opening next week.
A jab this Christmas will give all eligible the life-saving protection they need this winter.
Analysis by UKHSA suggests a nasal spray vaccine that offers protection to children against flu may also help reduce the rate of group A strep infections.
Guidance on the use of face masks in all care settings and on outbreaks in care homes has been updated.
Serious shortage protocols (SSPs) issued for 3 penicillin medicines.
Latest data shows transmission of HIV is continuing to decline in the UK, but the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed progress towards elimination.
Flu cases have risen to levels not seen before COVID-19 pandemic, with all eligible people now urged to come forward.
New consultation launched to inform next stage of tackling antimicrobial resistance building on 20-year vision.
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