The Met Office has issued an amber warning for extreme heat across Gloucestershire as the UK endures its fifth heatwave of the year. This warning is effective from 9am today until 11.59pm tonight (Thursday, 13 August), …
The UK is bracing itself for a fifth heatwave in 2026, with temperatures expected to climb to a sweltering 36°C across 27 counties. As the mercury rises, a series of heat health warnings have been issued to alert the public …
The UK is preparing for its fifth heatwave of 2026, with temperatures predicted to rise significantly, reaching up to 36°C across 27 counties. This surge in heat comes with a series of health warnings issued to help the …
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 both …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Health authorities in the UK have raised the alarm following a significant increase in norovirus cases. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reported a 47% rise in infections during the first two weeks of 2026 compared to …
As flu cases rise across England, the NHS has issued vital advice to help people prevent the spread of influenza during the winter months. According to health officials, flu viruses can survive on hands and surfaces for up to …
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has highlighted adenovirus as a common, often overlooked virus that infects most people in the UK before their tenth birthday. While winter brings an increase in various viral illnesses, …
During the winter months, several viruses including flu, RSV, COVID-19, and norovirus circulate widely, often causing overlapping symptoms. However, there is one distinct symptom related to eating that can help differentiate …
Flu cases in the UK have peaked earlier than usual this season and are now starting to stabilize. However, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warns that the flu peak may not be over, especially with the festive season …
Health authorities in the UK are urging people to stay home if unwell as cases of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) increase. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has reported a noticeable uptick in these …