The NHS is being urged to revise its vaccination policy to offer the meningitis B vaccine to all teenagers aged 15 and older. Advisers speaking to the Labour Party government recommend that children receive one or two doses …
The NHS has announced significant changes to the national flu immunisation programme for the 2026-2027 season, introducing community pharmacy flu vaccinations for children to increase accessibility and coverage. From October …
The measles virus has made a concerning comeback across England, as revealed by BirminghamLive’s newly published map tracking the outbreak. This resurgence accompanies declining vaccination rates and has sadly resulted in the …
Travelers heading to Spain are being urged to exercise caution following a rapid measles outbreak in the tourist hotspot of Alcantarilla, Murcia. European holidaymakers, including those from the UK, should be aware of the …
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed a fresh cluster of meningitis cases in Reading, resulting in one death and two others requiring urgent medical care. This outbreak follows closely on the heels of a deadly …
The Kenny family has spoken out about their heartbreak following the tragic death of their 18-year-old daughter, Juliette Kenny, amid a meningitis outbreak in Kent. Juliette died on Saturday, March 14, just one day after …
Ketia Moponda’s life changed forever just over a week after starting university. The 20-year-old marketing and advertising student at De Montfort University in Leicester initially thought she had caught freshers' flu — a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 the city …
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 …
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 …
Chesterfield Royal Hospital in Derbyshire has reintroduced mandatory face masks for all staff, patients, and visitors due to a surge in flu cases within its premises. This precautionary measure aims to safeguard the health of …