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UKHSA West Midlands

@ukhsa_westmids

Official feed for the UK Health Security Agency in the West Midlands region, giving regular news and updates on UKHSA's work in the area.

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Juggling #summer fun with the kids? You might've missed our advice - so we’ve pulled together the most common seasonal infections + health hazards plus simple tips to help everyone #StayWellThisSummer #WestMidlands families can read our blog for info: bit.ly/StayWellThisSu…

Juggling #summer fun with the kids?

You might've missed our advice - so we’ve pulled together the most common seasonal infections + health hazards plus simple tips to help everyone #StayWellThisSummer

#WestMidlands families can read our blog for info:   
bit.ly/StayWellThisSu…
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#WestMidlands people including #PublicHealth and #HealthProtection partners can check out info from our Parental Attitudes Survey

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Anyone in the #WestMidlands heading to a #Festival? #FestivalAdvice 🌞#WashYourHands regularly – especially after using the toilet + before eating or preparing food 🌞Make sure you've had 2 #MMR + your #MenACWY #vaccines 🌞Avoid #STIs #UseACondom 🌞Don't take BBQs into tents

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Taking the family to a #PettingFarm or animal attraction this weekend?🐔🐷🐑 #WestMidlands #HealthProtection Consultant Paul Fisher is reminding people how to avoid a fun day ending in a nasty #StomachBug like #Ecoli or #Cryptosporidium bit.ly/CryptoInfoBlog

Taking the family to a #PettingFarm or animal attraction this weekend?🐔🐷🐑

#WestMidlands #HealthProtection Consultant Paul Fisher is reminding people how to avoid a fun day ending in a nasty #StomachBug like #Ecoli or #Cryptosporidium

bit.ly/CryptoInfoBlog
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Going for a walk in the #WestMidlands this weekend? It's #TickSeason so #BeTickAware + remember: ✅Wear long sleeves + long trousers ✅Use repellent ✅Tick removal tool #Ticks are common in grassy wooded areas so check yourself regularly during + after walks #LymeDisease

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#Vaccines provide protection by helping our bodies develop #immunity against certain diseases #WestMidlands people can read about some of the exciting possibilities of #mRNA technology - how it works + its potential uses in the future Check out our blog: bit.ly/mRNAVaccinesBl…

#Vaccines provide protection by helping our bodies develop #immunity against certain diseases

#WestMidlands people can read about some of the exciting possibilities of #mRNA technology - how it works + its potential uses in the future

Check out our blog:
bit.ly/mRNAVaccinesBl…
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Not feeling well this weekend? Contact #NHS111 online + get directed to the right place - like a #WestMidlands pharmacy 111.nhs.uk If it could be #MEASLES please call ahead + say DON'T just turn up at a healthcare provider as it's VERY INFECTIOUS

Not feeling well this weekend?

Contact #NHS111 online + get directed to the right place - like a #WestMidlands pharmacy 111.nhs.uk

If it could be #MEASLES please call ahead + say

DON'T just turn up at a healthcare provider as it's VERY INFECTIOUS
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There are things everyone in the #WestMidlands can do to fight #AntimicrobialResistance #AMR + #KeepAntibioticsWorking 💊 Don't take them for colds and #Flu 💊Don't save #Antibiotics for later 💊Take your pills as directed See our blog👇 bit.ly/WhatIsAMRblog #AndiBiotic

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The #MenACWY vaccine helps protect against life-threatening illnesses like #Meningitis + #Sepsis💪 It's offered to teenagers in school - but can be given up to age 25 for FREE if it's been missed Contact your #WestMidlands GP practice to catch up bit.ly/MenACWYinfo

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

It's offered to teenagers in school - but can be given up to age 25 for FREE if it's been missed

Contact your #WestMidlands GP practice to catch up   
bit.ly/MenACWYinfo
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Anyone in the #WestMidlands region thinking of having an aesthetic procedure such as #Botox-like treatments Do your research and make sure you choose a reputable salon

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A blotchy rash which is sometimes raised is one of the signs of #Measles It’s not usually itchy and can look different on different skin tones🧒🏼🧒🏾🧑🏿 If you think you or your child has measles - contact your #WestMidlands GP practice urgently or call #NHS111📞

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ICYMI: From late September the #NHS will offer a new ‘suit of armour’ jab to protect around 7,000 premature + vulnerable babies from #RSV - a common virus that can cause serious illness 👶🛡 #WestMidlands people can find out more online bit.ly/RSVvaccineNHSs…

ICYMI: From late September the #NHS will offer a new ‘suit of armour’ jab to protect around 7,000 premature + vulnerable babies from #RSV - a common virus that can cause serious illness 👶🛡

#WestMidlands people can find out more online
bit.ly/RSVvaccineNHSs…
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Anyone in the #WestMidlands travelling to a country with #Rabies? It’s important to know how to prevent infection and what to do if you’re exposed Even small bites or scratches from infected animals can pose a risk🐾⚠️ Read our blog for more info👇 bit.ly/TravelHealthAv…

Anyone in the #WestMidlands travelling to a country with #Rabies?

It’s important to know how to prevent infection and
 what to do if you’re exposed

Even small bites or scratches from infected animals can pose a risk🐾⚠️

Read our blog for more info👇
bit.ly/TravelHealthAv…
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#HIV can affect anyone - no matter your gender or sexual orientation Here’s a reminder of the different ways to get tested🩸 Find a #WestMidlands #SexualHealthService on the #NHS website: bit.ly/SexualHealthNHS

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Anyone in the #WestMidlands heading to a #Festival? #FestivalAdvice 🌞#WashYourHands regularly – especially after using the toilet + before eating or preparing food 🌞Make sure you've had 2 #MMR + your #MenACWY #vaccines 🌞Avoid #STIs #UseACondom 🌞Don't take BBQs into tents

UKHSA West Midlands (@ukhsa_westmids) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Juggling #summer fun with the kids? You might've missed our advice - so we’ve pulled together the most common seasonal infections + health hazards plus simple tips to help everyone #StayWellThisSummer #WestMidlands families can read our blog for info: bit.ly/StayWellThisSu…

Juggling #summer fun with the kids?

You might've missed our advice - so we’ve pulled together the most common seasonal infections + health hazards plus simple tips to help everyone #StayWellThisSummer

#WestMidlands families can read our blog for info:
bit.ly/StayWellThisSu…
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If you keep getting #UTIs - speak to your #WestMidlands GP 👩‍⚕️💬 They may be able to suggest other treatments Get more info about #UrinaryTractInfections on the #NHS website: bit.ly/NHSUTIinfo

If you keep getting #UTIs - speak to your #WestMidlands GP 👩‍⚕️💬

They may be able to suggest other treatments

Get more info about #UrinaryTractInfections on the #NHS website:
bit.ly/NHSUTIinfo
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#AndiBiotic's holiday advice To #KeepAntibioticsWorking don't buy #Antibiotics abroad and bring them home “just in case” If you want something to bring back to the #WestMidlands make it a fridge magnet ✈🎁 See our blog👇 bit.ly/WhatIsAMRblog #AMR #AntimicrobialResistance

#AndiBiotic's holiday advice

To #KeepAntibioticsWorking don't buy #Antibiotics abroad and bring them home “just in case”

If you want something to bring back to the #WestMidlands make it a fridge magnet ✈🎁

See our blog👇
bit.ly/WhatIsAMRblog

#AMR #AntimicrobialResistance