UKHSA Issues Warning on Deadly Fungus Candidozyma auris Posing Significant Health Threat Friday, May 30, 2025 candidozymaauris fungus infection healthcare ukhsa antifungal hospital outbreak immunocompromised surfacesurvival Health authorities have raised alarm over Candidozyma auris (formerly Candida auris), a deadly fungus that presents a significant risk to human health. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) highlights that this fungus, … Read More
UKHSA Urges 48-Hour Home Isolation After Norovirus Symptoms Due to High Infectiousness Tuesday, May 27, 2025 norovirus ukhsa infectious disease health virus isolation prevention nhs symptoms The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an urgent advisory urging anyone infected with norovirus to stay home for 48 hours after their symptoms remit. This initiative aims to curb the transmission of one of the most … Read More
Lead Poisoning Diagnosed in Children at Cheltenham Special School Wednesday, May 14, 2025 lead poisoning children pica cheltenham specialschool publichealth ukhsa paint exposure A concerning health issue has emerged at the Battledown Centre for Children and Families in Cheltenham, where several children have been diagnosed with elevated levels of lead in their blood. The affected children, who attend … Read More
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