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Community testing in 2023, including nightclubs and festivals, rose by 7% compared to 2022.
Over 20,000 self-testing and self-sampling kits will be made available to help end HIV transmissions by the end of the decade.
Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.
Over a third of women giving birth got the new RSV vaccine in September, protecting newborns from severe illness.
The UK launches mSCAPE, a world-first metagenomics initiative by UKHSA to enhance health security through rapid pathogen detection and surveillance.
UK TB cases rise 13% in 2024, continuing upward trend.
UKHSA has published an updated antimicrobial stewardship tool
UKHSA confirms rare case of bird flu A(H5N1) in the West Midlands region.
Dame Jenny Harries will step down as UK Health Security Agency’s Chief Executive in early summer.
UKHSA publishes the latest human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine coverage statistics in England
Scientists at VDEC use ‘organ-on-a-chip’ models to study infections and immune responses, aiming to improve vaccine testing and reduce reliance on animal research.
Amber Cold-Health Alerts are in place for all regions of England starting midday 2 January.
UKHSA urges parents and carers to take these simple steps to ensure children make the healthiest start to the New Year.
Public urged to prevent further ‘new year spread’ by following good hygiene and taking up 'final chance’ vaccines where still available
UKHSA urges vaccinations, handwashing, and self-care to prevent winter illnesses and protect health.
Part of a fresh drive to boost the country’s ability to diagnose and test for new and emerging infectious disease threats.
Flu positivity jumps to 17.1% as vaccine take-up rates lag behind levels needed to protect the NHS and levels of norovirus highest in a decade for the time of year.
Chronic hepatitis C infections have fallen in people who inject drugs in the last 6 years.
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting held a specially-convened meeting with trust leads this morning as the NHS battles record pressures in winter.
UKHSA and BIMA urge Muslims to prioritize flu and COVID-19 vaccines for strong immunity against winter viruses.
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