NHS Urges Parents to Check Vaccination Status for Children Born After November 30, 2019 Tuesday, July 7, 2026 nhs vaccination children mmrv measles immunisation health mmr chickenpox ukhsa The NHS is urging parents to review their children’s vaccination records following a recent update about protection against four infectious diseases. Children born on or after December 1, 2019, who have missed one or … Read More
NHS Issues Urgent Advice as South West Faces Extreme Red Heat Warning Tuesday, June 23, 2026 nhs heatwave southwest ukhsa metoffice health heatstroke heatexhaustion dehydration temperature The South West of England is bracing for dangerously high temperatures this week, with some areas forecasted to experience soaring heat up to 40°C. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued multiple warnings, … Read More
Mapped: The Resurgence of a Victorian-era Disease Across the UK Saturday, February 21, 2026 measles vaccine ukhsa mmrv mmr immunisation publichealth epidemic outbreaks vaccination The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has identified declining vaccination rates as a key factor behind the troubling resurgence of measles in the UK. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a minimum of 95% vaccine … Read More
Cape Verde Travel Warning Issued After Fatal Stomach Illnesses Affect British Tourists Thursday, February 5, 2026 capeverde healthwarning travelalert shigella salmonella gastroenteritis ukhsa foodsafety travelhealth infections Health officials have raised serious concerns about traveling to Cape Verde after over 150 UK tourists fell ill with severe gastrointestinal infections. The illnesses, caused by bacteria such as Shigella and Salmonella, have … Read More
Six Priority Groups Urged to Get Flu Vaccine as H3N2 Strain Spreads in UK Friday, January 16, 2026 flu vaccine h3n2 ukhsa nhs immunization health prevention influenza virus Influenza cases are increasing across the UK, driven predominantly by the emerging H3N2 strain, also known as subclade k. According to recent data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), flu activity has intensified to … Read More
Six Priority Groups Encouraged to Get Flu Vaccination Amid Spread of Severe H3N2 Strain Friday, January 16, 2026 influenza vaccination h3n2 ukhsa nhs flu vaccine immunization health publichealth Flu cases are rising across the UK, driven largely by a new H3N2 strain, also known as subclade k. Recent data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reveals that flu activity has now reached medium levels, signalling an … Read More