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Flu season has come early, health experts warn as people urged to get jab

Cases of flu are up across all the datasets monitored by the UK Health Security Agency, particularly in children.

Evening Standard

First evidence in the UK of breeding aegypti mosquito – the main spreader of dengue, chikungunya and Zika

Scientists have found eggs of the Aedes aegypti mosquito in the UK for the first time – a mosquito that spreads many tropical diseases.

The Conversation

Who's Actually Eligible for a COVID Jab Right Now—and Why Are Pharmacies Saying No?

Confusion erupts across the UK as new NHS rules tighten COVID-19 booster eligibility, leaving thousands turned away from pharmacies and unsure if they still qualify for the jab.

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What is the latest travel advice for Oropouche virus? Tips for staying safe abroad

Three cases have been confirmed in UK travellers so far this year

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Amber health warnings in place as heatwave temperatures set to hit 34C

The UK Health Security Agency has amber warnings in place for the East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England, London and the South East.

Evening Standard

Parents urged to prioritise vaccine catch-ups as measles cases remain high

The latest measles data from the UK Health Security Agency shows there have been 145 cases since the last report on July 3.

Evening Standard

E.coli infections rose 26% last year, data shows

The UK Health Security Agency said there were 2,544 cases of infection with shiga toxin-producing E.coli (Stec) in 2024.

Evening Standard

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In Pictures: Cooling off as third summer heatwave hits

The UK Health Security Agency issued an amber heat health warning for the weekend.

Evening Standard

Extreme heat could lead to 30,000 deaths a year in England and Wales by 2070s, say scientists

Worst-case scenario of 4.3C of warming could result in fiftyfold rise in heat-related deaths, researchers say

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Top NHS hospital on how to help stop rising measles cases

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The Independent UK

More hot and humid conditions in south and east after temperature tops 33C

It comes after the UK Health Security Agency extended amber heat health alerts for much of the country into Wednesday morning.

Evening Standard

Forecasters predict heatwave for parts of UK with temperatures to hit 30C

The UK Health Security Agency and the Met Office have issued an amber heat-health alert for several regions across England.

Evening Standard

UK hits hottest day of the year so far with provisional high of 33.2C

Parts of the country will see the ‘perfect conditions’ for thunderstorms as the heatwave continues, the Met Office said.

Evening Standard

Cervical cancer rates soaring in deprived areas after low vaccine uptake

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed that low vaccine uptake among children is leaving many women vulnerable to cervical cancer.

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Amber heat-health alert issued for all regions in England as temperatures climb

The alert issued by the UK Health Security Agency is in force from 12pm on Thursday until 9am on Monday.

Evening Standard

How to cope with extreme temperatures during the heatwave

Here is everything you need to know about coping with the soaring mercury

Evening Standard

Health warnings issued as parts of UK brace for approaching heatwave

Yellow heat-health alerts have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for most of England which are in force until 6pm on Sunday.

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Could month-long heatwaves and 40°C temperatures become the UK’s new normal under climate change?

Many parts of England are expecting their first heatwave of the year this week, as the Met Office warns that hotter summers are on the way.

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Rabies warning as grandmother dies after being scratched by stray puppy in Morocco

‘Please take animal bites seriously, vaccinate your pets and educate those around you,’ say Yvonne Ford’s family

The Conversation

West Nile virus found in the UK for the first time – what you need to know

For the first time, traces of the West Nile virus have been found in mosquitoes in the UK, according to a report published this week by the UK Health Security Agency.

Evening Standard

Temperatures to hit 30C – but heatwave ruled out

There will be no health alert from the UK Health Security Agency, although some areas could reach record high temperatures for this time of year.

The Independent UK

Will there be a heatwave this weekend? Experts weigh in as temperatures to hit 30C

Next week could bring the hottest May since records began over 150 years ago

Evening Standard

Imported dengue cases reach record high across parts of the UK

At least 904 cases of imported dengue fever were recorded in 2024, a considerable increase from the year before

Evening Standard

UK could lose low TB status amid rising cases, officials warn

It comes as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) published its first annual report detailing the infectious diseases impacting England.

Evening Standard

Three die in listeria outbreak linked to NHS hospital and care home desserts

The UK Health Security Agency has found a match for the outbreak strain in a particular type of dessert supplied to the NHS.

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