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UKHSA Yorkshire and Humber

@ukhsa_yandh

This is an official feed of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) providing updates on the work of the organisation in Yorkshire & the Humber.

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Passport ✅ Boarding pass ✅ #MMR vaccinations❓ Before you travel make sure you and your loved ones are up to date with your vaccinations, including #MMR. Contact your GP practice if you need to get any catch up doses. More info: nhs.uk/vaccinations/m…

Passport ✅ 
Boarding pass ✅ 
#MMR vaccinations❓

Before you travel make sure you and your loved ones are up to date with your vaccinations, including #MMR. 

Contact your GP practice if you need to get any catch up doses.

More info: nhs.uk/vaccinations/m…
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It’s #NationalEpilepsyWeek. Epilepsy is a common condition that affects the brain and causes frequent seizures. Find out more about the symptoms of epilepsy, how to get a diagnosis and what treatment is available: nhs.uk/conditions/epi…

It’s #NationalEpilepsyWeek.

Epilepsy is a common condition that affects the brain and causes frequent seizures.

Find out more about the symptoms of epilepsy, how to get a diagnosis and what treatment is available: nhs.uk/conditions/epi…
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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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Heading on a woodland walk? #BeTickAware and don’t forget the essentials: ✅ Long sleeves & long trousers ✅ Repellent ✅ Tick remover Ticks are common in grassy, wooded areas, so check yourself regularly during and after your walk. Found a tick? Here’s what to do next. 👇

Heading on a woodland walk? #BeTickAware and don’t forget the essentials:

✅ Long sleeves & long trousers
✅ Repellent
✅ Tick remover

Ticks are common in grassy, wooded areas, so check yourself regularly during and after your walk.

Found a tick? Here’s what to do next. 👇
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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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We have published new data on sexually transmitted infections in England: 📈 Syphilis diagnoses continued to rise 📉 Gonorrhoea cases dropped overall, with the biggest reduction in young people (15 to 24)

We have published new data on sexually transmitted infections in England:
📈 Syphilis diagnoses continued to rise
📉 Gonorrhoea cases dropped overall, with the biggest reduction in young people (15 to 24)
e-Bug (@ebug_uk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Understanding cleaning, chilling and cross-contamination is important when preparing food. @eBug lesson ‘Food Hygiene: User Journey’ explains the journey of food from shop to plate and introduces key steps to prevent illness and spoilage. bit.ly/3VrD12P

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Passport ✅ Boarding pass ✅ #MMR vaccinations❓ Before you travel make sure you and your loved ones are up to date with your vaccinations, including #MMR. Contact your GP practice if you need to get any catch up doses. More info: nhs.uk/vaccinations/m…

Passport ✅ 
Boarding pass ✅ 
#MMR vaccinations❓

Before you travel make sure you and your loved ones are up to date with your vaccinations, including #MMR. 

Contact your GP practice if you need to get any catch up doses.

More info: 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. 👇 bit.ly/3Qa69JJ

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. 👇
bit.ly/3Qa69JJ
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UTIs are unpleasant for most but for some they can be life-threatening. ⚠️ Check in on those who might be more at risk of developing UTIs, including those aged 65+ ☀️ Know the signs: bit.ly/4hlNJAJ #UTIs

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📢 BASHH has today published national clinical guidelines on the use of doxyPEP. This makes the UK one of the first countries globally to offer formal clinical direction on this STI prevention strategy. 🔗 Read our full statement & access the guidelines: bit.ly/4475DDK

📢 BASHH has today published national clinical guidelines on the use of doxyPEP.

This makes the UK one of the first countries globally to offer formal clinical direction on this STI prevention strategy.

🔗 Read our full statement & access the guidelines: bit.ly/4475DDK
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Measles can have serious and sometimes fatal consequences, and is still common in many countries worldwide. Before you travel, make sure you and your loved ones are up to date with #MMR vaccinations. Find out more: nhs.uk/vaccinations/m…

Measles can have serious and sometimes fatal consequences, and is still common in many countries worldwide.

Before you travel, make sure you and your loved ones are up to date with #MMR vaccinations.  

Find out more: nhs.uk/vaccinations/m…
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Our provisional data shows record numbers of typhoid and paratyphoid cases in England, Wales & Northern Ireland. 🌡️ People can visit the Travel Health Pro (TravelHealthPro) website for info & ideally consult their GP or pharmacist 6 to 8 weeks before travel ✈️ gov.uk/government/new…

Our provisional data shows record numbers of typhoid and paratyphoid cases in England, Wales & Northern Ireland. 🌡️

People can visit the Travel Health Pro (<a href="/NaTHNaC/">TravelHealthPro</a>) website for info &amp; ideally consult their GP or pharmacist 6 to 8 weeks before travel ✈️

gov.uk/government/new…
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We’re excited to share that our next conference will be back in Manchester! 📅 Save the date: Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 September 2026. We will share more details in the months ahead.

We’re excited to share that our next conference will be back in Manchester!
📅 Save the date: Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 September 2026.
We will share more details in the months ahead.
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Two of our experts joined The Naked Scientists to talk all about the gonorrhoea vaccine. Catch a clip below and tune in to the full episode to hear Shamez and Hamish share their insight. 🧪 🎧🔗 thenakedscientists.com/articles/inter…

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Been on #Hajj or #Umrah and didn't get vaccinated against #Meningitis before you travelled? Watch out for these symptoms for 2 weeks after your return: fever severe headache vomiting stiff neck rash extreme sleepiness seizures Seek immediate medical attention if concerned 🏥

Been on #Hajj or #Umrah and didn't get vaccinated against #Meningitis before you travelled? Watch out for these symptoms for 2 weeks after your return:

fever
severe headache
vomiting
stiff neck
rash
extreme sleepiness
seizures

Seek immediate medical attention if concerned 🏥
UKHSA Yorkshire and Humber (@ukhsa_yandh) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Protect yourself and your partner by using condoms and testing for #STIs regularly. Testing is free and can help manage STIs that could make you seriously ill if left untreated. Find your nearest sexual health service: nhs.uk/nhs-services/s…

Protect yourself and your partner by using condoms and testing for #STIs regularly. 

Testing is free and can help manage STIs that could make you seriously ill if left untreated. 

Find your nearest sexual health service: nhs.uk/nhs-services/s…
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It can be difficult to choose the right person to deliver your cosmetic treatment. Visit the NHS website for guidance on selecting someone safe and capable nhs.uk/tests-and-trea…

It can be difficult to choose the right person to deliver your cosmetic treatment.
 
Visit the NHS website for guidance on selecting someone safe and capable nhs.uk/tests-and-trea…
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With just over a week until the gates at #Glastonbury open, we've issued advice about measles and other potential health risks to be mindful of if attending Glastonbury Festival, other festivals or travelling this summer - ukhsa-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/attending… #glastonbury2025 #Glastonbury