UKHSA Issues Warning Against Taking Antibiotics for Cold and Flu Saturday, April 19, 2025 ukhsa antibiotics cold flu viral infections bacterial infections antimicrobial resistance amr healthcare antibiotic resistance public health The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged the public not to use antibiotics to treat colds or flu. Antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections, including the common cold and influenza, as they only target … Read More
First Human Case of Swine Flu H1N2 Detected in UK Monday, November 27, 2023 uk health virus pandemic surveillance swine flu h1n2 transmissible biosecurity The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has identified the first human case of swine flu strain H1N2, similar to the virus found in pigs. The case was detected through routine surveillance in GP surgeries after the individual … Read More