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Cold temperatures set to continue with health alert in force

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow cold health alert which lasts until noon on December 27 for south-west England.

Evening Standard · Dec 26, 2025

Cold health alert warns of risk to life as frost hits parts of UK

The alert is in place until noon on 27 December

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025

Christmas day swims cancelled as weather warning issued

Cold and windy conditions are forecast for parts of Britain on Christmas Day, with forecasters largely ruling out a white Christmas. The UK Health Security Agency issued a yellow cold health alert for South West England, active from Thursday evening until 27 December, warning of potential health and social care…

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2025

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Should I get a flu jab this winter? What you need to know about the H3N2 ‘super’ strain

New strain of virus appears to be hitting people harder and lasting for longer than expected

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025

Everything you need to know about the 'super flu' sweeping the nation

What is the new flu strain, and what are the best ways of avoiding catching it?

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025

Cold weather warning issued as snow forecast for parts of UK

Britain has experienced its chilliest night since March, with temperatures dropping to -7C in Tulloch Bridge, Highlands, on Saturday. A cold northerly flow from the Arctic is expected to bring even colder conditions across the UK this week, with highs falling about 5C. Forecasters warn of possible snow and ice,…

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025

Temperatures to plunge again after UK shivers through coldest night since March

Snow and ice are possible in many places as the week goes on

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025

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Coldest night since March as temperatures set to drop again

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a cold weather warning.

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2025

Leading doctors issue warning amid ‘bad’ flu season

This advice comes as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirms this year’s flu vaccine provides "strong protection"

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025

Fears NHS faces a ‘collision’ of huge flu wave and doctor strikes this winter

Sir Jim Mackey said the NHS will have to stay focused on patient safety.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

NHS faces a ‘collision’ of flu and doctor strikes, chief says

Sir Jim Mackey said the NHS will have to stay focused on patient safety.

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025

Flu season 2025 could be the UK’s ‘worst in decades’, experts warn as jab demand rises

Warning comes after Australia’s worst ever flu season, which is often seen as an accurate indicator of what the UK can expect

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

Thousands of people could die in bad flu wave this winter – experts

People are being urged to get a flu jab to protect against the virus, which has swept Australia and is now taking hold in the UK.

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025

Health officials in vaccination plea amid rise in meningitis cases

The UK Health Security Agency said there were 378 cases of invasive meningococcal disease in 2024/25, up from 340 in the previous 12 months.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2025

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Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2025

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.

The Conversation · Oct 8, 2025

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.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8, 2025

Preparing for a Flu Jab? Here's Who Should Skip the Vaccine According to NHS

People in the UK can now get their free flu vaccines from the NHS, but some individuals should skip the jab.

International Business Times UK · Oct 7, 2025

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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Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025

Minister challenged over vaccination ‘crisis’

The public health minister was also quizzed over plans to improve the quality of baby food.

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

At-home hepatitis C tests identify hundreds with the virus

More than 100,000 of the tests have been ordered since May 2023.

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025

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

Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

Warning over virus dangerous to newborns and elderly after surge in Australia

Officials have urged pregnant women to get the RSV jab.

Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2025

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 · Jul 30, 2025

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.

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