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You may have seen worrying media coverage of the detection of West Nile virus in mosquitos collected in the UK. 🦟 There is no evidence to suggest ongoing circulation of the virus in mosquitos in the UK and the risk to the general public is very low. gov.uk/government/new…

You may have seen worrying media coverage of the detection of West Nile virus in mosquitos collected in the UK. 🦟

There is no evidence to suggest ongoing circulation of the virus in mosquitos in the UK and the risk to the general public is very low.

gov.uk/government/new…
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'Ticking health timebomb looming over UK that's already hitting some patients' #ProfessorDianeAshiruOredope #DailyExpress express.co.uk/news/uk/205894…

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📢 Data we've published today shows the positive impact of the flu vaccine last winter. Make sure you take up your vaccine next winter if you are eligible, so that we can avoid more serious illness. 💪 gov.uk/government/new…

📢 Data we've published today shows the positive impact of the flu vaccine last winter. 

Make sure you take up your vaccine next winter if you are eligible, so that we can avoid more serious illness. 💪 

gov.uk/government/new…
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#WestNileVirus has been detected for the first time in UK #mosquitoes. Dr Jolyon Medlock explains how his team trap and test mosquitoes for new diseases that might be finding their way to the UK. You can watch the full video here: bit.ly/3SidLLa

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When you vaccinate your children against measles, you're creating a shield for babies too young for the #MMR vaccine. #Measles can be dangerous for infants – help keep all children safe. Read our blog post: bit.ly/43s5MQB

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What’s this? We store biological samples in containers filled with #LiquidNitrogen. At −196 °C, cryopreserved samples are frozen in time. Read our blog post to find out more: bit.ly/4iT7DEi

What’s this?
We store biological samples in containers filled with #LiquidNitrogen. At −196 °C, cryopreserved samples are frozen in time.
Read our blog post to find out more: bit.ly/4iT7DEi
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#Norovirus is incredibly infectious, so if you’re feeling unwell stay home for 48 hours after symptoms stop as you are still infectious during this time. 🏠 Read our blog post on stopping the spread: bit.ly/3Qa69JJ

#Norovirus is incredibly infectious, so if you’re feeling unwell stay home for 48 hours after symptoms stop as you are still infectious during this time. 🏠

Read our blog post on stopping the spread: bit.ly/3Qa69JJ
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Left your antibiotics at home? Big boo-boo. 😬 Even if you’re on the go, don’t skip a dose, take them with you so you can take them on time and #KeepAntibioticsWorking. ⏰ 🔗 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/04/07/wha… #Labubu

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Travelling abroad this summer? Add your #MMR vaccine to the travel checklist – illnesses like #Measles are more common in some parts of the world. 🌍🤒 Make sure you and your loved ones are up to date with vaccinations. If not, contact your GP practice to catch up. 📱✅

Travelling abroad this summer? Add your #MMR vaccine to the travel checklist – illnesses like #Measles are more common in some parts of the world. 🌍🤒
Make sure you and your loved ones are up to date with vaccinations. If not, contact your GP practice to catch up. 📱✅
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While usually mild, #ScarletFever can become serious if not treated. 🤒 It mainly affects young children but spreads easily, so if you or your child have symptoms, contact your GP online or by phone first. 📱 🔗 nhs.uk/conditions/sca…

While usually mild, #ScarletFever can become serious if not treated. 🤒
It mainly affects young children but spreads easily, so if you or your child have symptoms, contact your GP online or by phone first. 📱
🔗 nhs.uk/conditions/sca…
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The MenACWY vaccine helps protect against life-threatening illnesses like #Meningitis and #Sepsis. 💪 It's offered to teenagers in school, but can be given up to the age of 25 for free if it's been missed. Contact your GP practice to catch up nhs.uk/vaccinations/m…

The MenACWY vaccine helps protect against life-threatening illnesses like #Meningitis and #Sepsis. 💪 

It's offered to teenagers in school, but can be given up to the age of 25 for free if it's been missed.

Contact your GP practice to catch up nhs.uk/vaccinations/m…
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Vomiting or diarrhoea in spring? It could still be #Norovirus. 🤢 Despite being known as the "winter vomiting bug", norovirus can spread all year round, and we’re seeing higher than usual levels this spring. Find out what to do to stop the spread. 👇 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2022/11/17/nor…

Vomiting or diarrhoea in spring? It could still be #Norovirus. 🤢

Despite being known as the "winter vomiting bug", norovirus can spread all year round, and we’re seeing higher than usual levels this spring. Find out what to do to stop the spread. 👇
ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2022/11/17/nor…
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Dr Jolyon Medlock, Head of Medical Entomology at UKHSA, spoke to BBC Nottingham about how mosquito monitoring in Gamston is helping track the risk of diseases like #WestNileVirus. 👨‍🔬 Learn more about how we protect the UK from vector-borne threats. 🦟 🔗 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/05/21/how…

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🆕 Our latest data shows that bloodstream infections caused by yeast rose by 4% in 2024, compared to 2023. These infections are typically acquired in a hospital setting from yeasts found naturally on patients' skin or in our intestinal tracts. 🦠🧍 📰🔗 gov.uk/government/new…

🆕 Our latest data shows that bloodstream infections caused by yeast rose by 4% in 2024, compared to 2023.
These infections are typically acquired in a hospital setting from yeasts found naturally on patients' skin or in our intestinal tracts. 🦠🧍
📰🔗 gov.uk/government/new…
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Candida species are usually part of our normal flora, but Candidozyma auris stands out, as it can spread between people more easily than most other types. This, and the fact that all Candida species can cause serious infections in people at high risk, makes it one to watch. ⚠️🧫

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Summer’s a great time to get outside, but ticks love the outdoors too. 🌳☀️ If you're walking through grassy or wooded areas, take a look at our guidance to help you stay safe and #BeTickAware. 👇

Summer’s a great time to get outside, but ticks love the outdoors too. 🌳☀️
If you're walking through grassy or wooded areas, take a look at our guidance to help you stay safe and #BeTickAware. 👇
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Recently, our lead pharmacist for #AMR, Dr Diane Ashiru-Oredope, spoke to LBC News about misconceptions surrounding antibiotics. Listen to her expert advice on how we can all help #KeepAntibioticsWorking. Read our blog post here: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/04/07/wha…

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Read our blog post where we spotlight the sophisticated detection networks used to monitor solar activity and our work which could help to minimise radiation exposure on flights. Available here: bit.ly/3R5LYN8 #SpaceWeather

Read our blog post where we spotlight the sophisticated detection networks used to monitor solar activity and our work which could help to minimise radiation exposure on flights. 

 Available here: bit.ly/3R5LYN8

#SpaceWeather