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Smokers encouraged to take part in Stoptober, as they report smoking more during pandemic
Stoptober is back and calling on smokers to join the 2.3 million people who have made quit attempts since the…
20 Sep 2021 Read more →
NHS Infections & Vaccines
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 variants identified in UK
Latest updates on SARS-CoV-2 variants detected in UK.
17 Sep 2021 Read more →
NHS Infections & Vaccines
COVID-19 vaccine surveillance report published
National coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine surveillance report, including estimated number of hospitalisations and deaths prevented.
16 Sep 2021 Read more →
NHS Infections & Vaccines
Rotavirus immunisation programme: changes from September 2021 letter
Guidance on rotavirus vaccination at 8 weeks old, in relation to the introduction of newborn screening for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency.
15 Sep 2021 Read more →
NHS Bones & Joints
JCVI issues updated advice on COVID-19 booster vaccination
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has updated its advice on the COVID-19 vaccine booster programme.
14 Sep 2021 Read more →
NHS Diabetes & Weight
Campaign launched to help public get healthy this summer
PHE has launched the latest Better Health campaign to encourage adults across the nation to lose excess weight, eat more…
14 Sep 2021 Read more →
NHS Infections & Vaccines
STI rates remain a concern despite fall in 2020
New data from Public Health England (PHE) reveal that diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) decreased in 2020 by 32%…
07 Sep 2021 Read more →
NHS Infections & Vaccines
JCVI issues updated advice on COVID-19 vaccination of children aged 12 to 15
The JCVI has reviewed the evidence on vaccinating children aged 12 to 15 who do not have underlying health conditions…
03 Sep 2021 Read more →
NHS Infections & Vaccines
JCVI issues advice on third dose vaccination for severely immunosuppressed
The JCVI is advising that people with severely weakened immune systems should have a third vaccine dose as part of…
01 Sep 2021 Read more →
NHS Infections & Vaccines
UKHSA launches study to better understand COVID-19 vaccine response
UKHSA has been awarded funding to lead a consortium of research partners to better understand how individuals respond to the…
26 Aug 2021 Read more →
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