UKHSA Warns of Rising Measles Cases Among Children Amid Falling Vaccination Rates Saturday, July 26, 2025 measles mmr vaccination ukhsa children outbreak diseaseprevention publichealth liverpool europe The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a critical warning as measles cases surge in the UK, driven by declining uptake of the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella. This infectious disease, … Read More
Symptoms of 'two-day' illness to spot as NHS warns of surge in England Monday, July 14, 2025 norovirus nhs illness vomiting diarrhoea infection hygiene symptoms outbreak health The NHS has issued an urgent warning as cases of norovirus, commonly known as the “winter vomiting bug,” have surged to levels significantly higher than usual in England. This highly contagious virus primarily … Read More
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Understanding Cholera: Symptoms and Treatment in Light of UK Outbreak Linked to Imported Water Saturday, April 19, 2025 cholera symptoms treatment outbreak ethiopia europe uk germany waterborne infection contamination Since 2022, Ethiopia has been battling an ongoing cholera outbreak, with nearly 60,000 cases reported along with 726 deaths. Shockingly, the waterborne disease has found its way into Europe, stemming from contaminated holy … Read More
Experts Sound Alarm Over 'Zombie Deer Disease' Spread to Humans Thursday, December 28, 2023 zombie deer disease chronic wasting cwd outbreak humans uk transmission Health experts have issued warnings about the possibility of a ‘zombie deer disease’ spreading to humans as cases surge. The condition, scientifically called chronic wasting disease (CWD), is rapidly spreading … Read More
Scarlet Fever Outbreak Hits Gloucestershire Ahead of Christmas Monday, December 18, 2023 scarlet fever gloucestershire outbreak children highly contagious antibiotics christmas nhs symptoms rash Scarlet fever has made a troubling resurgence in the South West, with confirmed cases now being reported in Gloucestershire. Recent statistics reveal a significant doubling of the disease’s prevalence in the area over … Read More