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Infections & Vaccines
Covid inquiry chair defends £200m cost and four-year process on final day
Baroness Heather Hallett said completing the hearings in under four years was an achievement but critics have questioned its cost.
05 Mar 20261 min read
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Infections & Vaccines
Millions eligible for free shingles vaccine urged to come forward
UKHSA data shows that fewer than half take up the free shingles jab.
26 Feb 20261 min read
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Infections & Vaccines
National flu immunisation programme plan 2026 to 2027
The annual flu letter describes the national flu immunisation programme and outlines which groups are eligible for flu vaccination.
26 Feb 20261 min read
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Infections & Vaccines
Parents urged to protect children through vaccination campaign
New vaccination campaign launched to boost uptake of childhood immunisations.
16 Feb 20261 min read
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Infections & Vaccines
Public advised to stop using some non-sterile alcohol-free wipes
UKHSA and MHRA are urging the public not to use 4 specified non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products due to the risk…
05 Feb 20261 min read
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Infections & Vaccines
UKHSA reminds travellers to Cape Verde to protect against gastrointestinal infections
In addition, UKHSA has also identified increases in cases of Salmonella associated with travel to Cape Verde.
05 Feb 20261 min read
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Infections & Vaccines
Advice accepted on extending the RSV vaccination programme
The government has accepted advice on eligibility from the JCVI for the RSV vaccination programme.
02 Feb 20261 min read
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Infections & Vaccines
Tuberculosis notifications in England stabilise in 2025
UKHSA is reminding people to be aware of TB symptoms to help ensure prompt testing and treatment.
29 Jan 20261 min read
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Infections & Vaccines
What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?
The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.
02 Jan 20261 min read
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Infections & Vaccines
The teenage caffeine pouch trend troubling US experts
Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn.
01 Aug 20251 min read