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Official feed of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) providing regular news updates on the work of the organisation.
🆕 #UKHSAVirusWatch: The latest flu, COVID-19 and RSV data from our weekly winter surveillance report.

For more detail, read the full report below. 🔎

https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/national-flu-and-covid-19-surveillance-reports-2025-to-2026-season
November 20, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless gas that can kill 😮‍💨

This #COAwarenessWeek, we're reminding everyone to get an alarm & check fuel-burning appliances.

Find out more: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/11/18/how-to-protect-your-home-and-family-from-the-invisible-danger-of-carbon-monoxide/
November 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
💊🕶 ANDI BIOTIC IS BACK!

Andi enters a new era – we are back with our campaign on antimicrobial resistance, ahead of World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week.

💊 Don’t take them for colds or flu
💊 Don’t save them for later
💊 Take as directed
November 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Together with @metoffice, we have issued a Yellow Cold Health Alert for a number of English regions from 8am Monday until 8am Friday.

Find out where is affected on our Data Dashboard: https://ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.uk/weather-health-alerts/cold
November 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🆕 #UKHSAVirusWatch: The latest flu, COVID-19 and RSV data from our weekly winter surveillance report.

🟢 Flu shows mixed trends in our indicators, reflecting the impact of reduced mixing over the school half term.

If you want even more detail, read the full report below. 🔎
https://bit.ly/47shfmB
November 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Read our new #ESPAUR report , which reveals the scale of the challenge of antibiotic resistance (AMR).

The UK is working toward ambitious targets in the National Action Plan 2024 to 29.

www.gov.uk/government/p...
November 13, 2025 at 1:20 PM
🆕 Norovirus data: activity has varied in recent weeks and remains within expected levels.

🔗 Full report: https://bit.ly/49MbvFO
November 13, 2025 at 10:31 AM
From heatwaves to floods, climate change is affecting not just our surroundings, but our wellbeing. Our latest report shares the impact climate change is already having on the mental health of the UK population. 🌍🧠
November 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Flu activity has risen unusually early this season, driven by a new subclade.

On the bright side, our data shows that this year's vaccines offer good protection against the virus - to both children and adults.

Details here: https://bit.ly/47LEXZW
November 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Apologies, but due to technical issues in Brazil we have had to postpone the recording of the first episode of The Climate Prescription. We'll be in touch with details of the rescheduled recording when we have more information.
🎙️ The Climate Prescription podcast goes live Mon 10 Nov at 18:30 GMT. Learn what COP30 is and why it matters for your health. Join us online or at the UK COP30 Pavilion. 🌍

🎧 Listen live or catch up later: https://www.youtube.com/@UKCOPPavilion
November 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM
🎙️ The Climate Prescription podcast goes live Mon 10 Nov at 18:30 GMT. Learn what COP30 is and why it matters for your health. Join us online or at the UK COP30 Pavilion. 🌍

🎧 Listen live or catch up later: https://www.youtube.com/@UKCOPPavilion
November 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
🆕 #UKHSAVirusWatch: The latest flu, COVID-19 & RSV data from our weekly winter surveillance report.

🟢 Flu has continued to increase - especially in children and young adults - in what has been an unusually early start to the influenza season.

Read the full report below. 🔎

https://bit.ly/47shfmB
November 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
🆕 Norovirus data: Activity has varied in recent weeks but remains within expected levels.

🔗 Full report: https://bit.ly/3LLFfbL
November 6, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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This #OneHealthDay we're highlighting how #UKPHRST & MRC/UVRI Uganda at LSHTM researchers are using a #OneHealth approach to help Ugandan livestock owners, healthcare workers & vets be better prepared for future Rift Valley Fever outbreaks.

See what they learnt 👉 bit.ly/OneHealthDay2025
November 3, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Meningitis and septicaemia are rare but serious. Protect children with the MenB vaccine and ensure teens get MenACWY at school when offered.

Know the key symptoms and keep a close watch on those who suddenly get sick.

Read the full news story: https://bit.ly/3X606ZQ
October 31, 2025 at 10:47 AM
🆕 #UKHSAVirusWatch: The latest flu, COVID-19 and RSV data from our weekly winter surveillance report.

Flu has increased, particularly in children, and is now above baseline levels. This is an unusually early start to the influenza season

Find the full report here: https://bit.ly/3Lh27zJ
October 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
🆕 Norovirus data: activity has started to increase in recent weeks though it remains within expected levels.

🔗 Full report: https://bit.ly/4oqXzFy
October 30, 2025 at 9:59 AM
New data shows opt-out blood-borne virus testing in emergency departments is highly effective.

The programme identified many undiagnosed infections, including hepatitis C & HIV but particularly hepatitis B. Almost 70% of people with a new diagnosis hadn't been tested before.
October 29, 2025 at 10:13 AM
🆕 We are reminding eligible groups to come forward for mpox vaccination, as UKHSA becomes aware of small numbers of locally-acquired cases of clade Ib mpox in the USA, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal.
📰🔗 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukhsa-detects-first-case-of-clade-ib-mpox
October 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The annual FluSurvey is now open! 📝
Dr Matthew Quinn shares how you can help our scientists track seasonal viruses & strengthen national surveillance. Find more info in our blog post. 🤧💬
🔗 https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/22/join-the-fight-against-flu-by-taking-part-in-our-citizen-science-project/
October 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🆕#UKHSAVirusWatch: The latest flu, COVID-19 and RSV data from our weekly winter surveillance report.
🟢 Flu has increased, particularly in children, and is now above baseline in some indicators.
October 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
During International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week we’re highlighting sources of lead, such as pipes, soil, imported foods & traditional remedies #ILPPW2025

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lead-poisoning-advice-for-the-public-and-healthcare-professionals/lead-information-for-the-public
October 23, 2025 at 9:05 AM
We are offering 5 paid internships for PhD students studying Maths, Stats, Bio Sciences, Social Research or Data Analysis to join our Early Career Researcher Programme, through the Isaac Newton Institute 🔬 🧪

https://gateway.newton.ac.uk/media/news/ukhsa-phd-student-internships-2025/
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
A new radon map has been launched for the Isle of Man, developed in partnership with the UK Health Security Agency. The map helps identify areas where higher radon levels are more likely, based on the type of ground properties are built on. 🏠
October 22, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Join us this Thursday (23 October) at 11am for a webinar exploring how we safeguard the public’s health from radiation threats.

Register here:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mRRO7jVKLkutR188-d6GZoWDgUmZBEJMpxD-TyYSR-dUNEtZR01ZTkFXMUw0TFFDTTFLMFM2UTZJTy4u
October 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM