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Government data shows mass events can take place safely but fans urged to remain cautious in crowds and get vaccinated

Data across all Event Research Programme (ERP) phases show cases observed in and around events were in line with, or…

20 Aug 2021 Read more →

NHS Infections & Vaccines

Shingles immunisation programme: introduction of Shingrix® letter

This letter provides information on the introduction of the Shingrix® vaccine for immunocompromised individuals from 1 September 2021.

18 Aug 2021 Read more →

Drug users urged to be extra careful following a high number of likely heroin overdoses

Public Health England (PHE) has issued a warning of a sharp rise in the number of overdoses linked to people…

17 Aug 2021 Read more →

NHS Infections & Vaccines

COVID-19 study finds lower prevalence in schools

A coronavirus (COVID-19) study has found that prevalence of the virus was lower in schools in June 2021 than in…

11 Aug 2021 Read more →

NHS Bones & Joints

JCVI issues updated advice on COVID-19 vaccination of young people aged 16 to 17

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) is today advising that all 16 and 17 year olds receive their…

04 Aug 2021 Read more →

NHS Infections & Vaccines

BCG immunisation programme: changes from September 2021 letter

This letter provides information on the forthcoming changes to the NHS neonatal Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) immunisation programme

27 Jul 2021 Read more →

NHS Infections & Vaccines

HPV immunisation programme: introduction of Gardasil® 9 letter

This letter provides information on the introduction of the Gardasil® 9 vaccine during the 2021 to 2022 academic year.

27 Jul 2021 Read more →

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NICE Mental Health

Psychosis and schizophrenia in adults: prevention and management

12 Feb 2014 Read more →

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