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
UK Faces Surge in Norovirus Cases: Health Officials Urge Caution Amid Rising Infections Thursday, January 15, 2026 norovirus ukhsa infection hygiene outbreak flu vaccination elderly hospitals prevention 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 … Read More
NHS Free Flu Jabs: Who Qualifies and How to Get Vaccinated Friday, January 9, 2026 nhs flu coronavirus vaccination healthcare winter hospitalisation publichealth covid19 prevention New data from NHS England reveals a rise in winter viruses such as flu and Covid-19, prompting urgent calls for vaccination among at-risk groups. Despite an initial dip, hospitalisations from flu increased by 9% in the past … Read More
UKHSA Warns of Limited Time to Get Flu Vaccine Amid Rising Cases Friday, December 19, 2025 ukhsa flu vaccine christmas health influenza vaccination nhs prevention epidemiology 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 … Read More
Flu 'Tidal Wave' Map Reveals Impact on Local Hospitals Across the UK Tuesday, December 16, 2025 flu influenza nhs hospitalisations h3n2 outbreak vaccination healthcare winter virus Health authorities are sounding the alarm over a “tidal wave of flu” that is dramatically increasing hospital admissions throughout the UK. An interactive NHS map now allows residents to see how severely their … Read More
New Virus Strain Detected in England: UKHSA Warns of Potentially Severe Mpox Infections Monday, December 8, 2025 mpox virus ukhsa variant vaccination infection genomics publichealth disease travel Health officials in England have identified a new recombinant strain of the mpox virus, raising concerns over potential severe infections. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced that genomic sequencing of a recent … Read More