NHS Expands RSV Vaccination to All Over-80s in England Starting April 2026 Friday, February 6, 2026 nhs rsv vaccination elderly respiratory carehomes health immunisation winter protection Starting April 1, 2026, the NHS will broaden its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination program to include all adults aged 80 and over, as well as residents of care homes for the elderly. This important change aims to … Read More
Parents Warned as Measles Returns to Midlands Amid Dropping Vaccination Rates Saturday, January 31, 2026 measles vaccination mmr westmidlands birmingham publichealth ukhsa immunity outbreaks children A concerning decline in vaccination rates has led to the resurgence of measles in the UK, with the West Midlands emerging as a significant hotspot. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, uptake of the MMR vaccine among young … Read More
Everything You Need to Know About the H3N2 Flu Strain as UK Cases Surge Saturday, December 13, 2025 h3n2 flu uk health nhs vaccination winter virus outbreak hospitalizations Health experts are sounding the alarm as the UK experiences a sharp rise in flu cases this winter, primarily caused by the H3N2 strain. This strain is known for causing more severe illness, and its evolution from previous … Read More
Birmingham Leads England in Hospitalisations Amid Unprecedented 'Super-Flu' Surge Thursday, December 11, 2025 birmingham flu hospitals nhs superflu england healthcare vaccination staffing crisis Birmingham has emerged as the hardest-hit area in England during this intense flu season, with the NHS reporting unprecedented hospital admission rates due to the so-called ‘super-flu.’ Last week, hospitals across … Read More
Urgent Warning as New Flu Strain Causes Early Surge in UK Cases Sunday, November 16, 2025 flu h3n2 vaccination health uk winter virus infection immunity outbreak Health experts are sounding the alarm about a new subtype of the flu virus, warning that it could trigger a severe outbreak this winter. The H3N2 strain, known for its potential severity, has caused flu cases to appear … Read More
UK Health Security Agency Issues Urgent Flu Warning as Cases Surge Early Tuesday, November 11, 2025 ukhsa flu vaccination nhs winter infectious publichealth healthcare illness prevention The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a strong warning as an early and intense wave of flu spreads rapidly across the country, threatening to overwhelm the NHS during what is expected to be the harshest winter in … Read More