17 h. ago Superflu triggers 'worst case scenario' for ailing NHS as hospitalisations quadruple in worst

Surveillance programmes that monitor England's outbreak suggest flu hospital admissions are up 55 per cent on last week alone.

Science

23 h. ago South Carolina measles outbreak ‘accelerating’ with hundreds of unvaccinated students now in second 21

South Carolina health officials said mobile vaccination clinics have been deployed, but admitted that only a “small number of doses” were administered at the sites

Politics

30 h. ago H3N2 flu virus 'now or never' warning as parents urged to get kids jabbed

Parents should get their kids jabbed to protect their grandparents at Christmas, health officials have warned - this is a breaking story

Events

36 h. ago Forth Valley health chiefs issue plan to tackle flu surge as cases mount

The use of face masks has been re-introduced at hospital sites, as well as a reduction in visiting hours, with health officials aiming to keep flu cases down.

Science

37 h. ago Health officials warn of 'growing threat' in update on deadly outbreak caused by lettuce

Salad leaves in pre-packed sandwiches were the likely cause of a major food poisoning outbreak

Events

48 h. ago Massachusetts issues warning after state records first case of incurable fatal lung disease

The confirmation of Massachusetts' first case of an incurable lung disease in a countertop maker led health officials to urgently warn the industry about the fatal risk of inhaling toxic dust.

Events

53 h. ago What are parents to do as doctors clash with Trump administration over vaccines?

The nation’s leading doctors groups are in a standoff with federal health officials over vaccines

Politics

53 h. ago FDA opens safety review of injectable RSV drugs approved for babies and toddlers

Federal health officials are reviewing the safety of two injectable drugs used to protect babies and toddlers from the RSV virus

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55 h. ago Dozens poisoned by Welsh pub's Sunday Lunch as health officials issue statement

The pub in question said that it would close for a 'deep clean' as the local health agency assured that people that the 'risk to to the public was low'

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3 d. ago Symptoms of mpox amid 'concern' over new virus strain detected in England

UKHSA officials said the World Health Organisation (WHO) has been updated after a new mpox strain was identified

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3 d. ago New mpox strain found in England as 'concerned' health officials issue warning

Scientists in England have discovered a new recombinant mpox virus in a person who recently travelled to Asia, the UK Health Security Agency confirmed

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3 d. ago Officials issue urgent warning after NEW mpox strain detected in England

The unnamed patient has recently returned to the UK after travelling to Asia. Seeking medical advice, the case was flagged with the UK Health Security Agency.

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3 d. ago New 'hybrid' mpox strain detected in England as health officials issue alert

The UKHSA warned the discovery of the new strain is 'not unexpected'

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3 d. ago Brits say ‘worst lurgy ever just won’t shift’ as nation hit by wave of illness in 2025

Health officials warned the NHS is bracing itself for an “unprecedent wave” of infections

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3 d. ago Health officials reassure parents that hepatitis B vaccine is safe, as US changes recommendation for infancy jab

The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has reassured parents that hte hepatitis B vaccine is safe.

Society

6 d. ago CDC advisory panel votes to limit hepatitis B vaccines for newborns

Move from RFK Jr’s advisers mirrors Trump team’s regressive approach to longstanding vaccine guidanceThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s vaccine advisers voted on Friday morning to limit hepatitis vaccines in a major move signaling the Trump administration’s regressive approach to vaccines that have been given safely and effectively for decades.The panel of advisers to the US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, decided to remove the well-established and far-reaching recommendation that all newborns in the US receive a hepatitis B vaccine. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago RFK Jr’s vaccine panel makes major change to hepatitis B shot guidelines for newborns

Many medical and doctors groups voiced alarm in anticipation of the vote, saying the concerns were speculative and the decision will mean more children will be infected

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6 d. ago Why babies get hepatitis B vaccines and everything to know about HBV transmission

Because there is no cure for HBV infections, patients often have recurrent liver disease after a transplant

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6 d. ago The Latest: Federal vaccine advisors say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth

A federal vaccine advisory committee voted Friday to end a longstanding recommendation that all U.S. babies get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they’re born

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6 d. ago Wear a face mask if unwell to help stem flu ‘tidal wave’, say health officials

This year’s flu season started earlier than usual and is yet to reach a peak

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