28 h. ago Whooping cough cases soar by 1,500% leaving two dead and health experts concerned it could be next outbreak

Cases of the highly contagious bacterial infection are rising across the US as vaccine rates decline

Science

9 d. ago Alarming surge in deadly food poisoning linked to four lunch favourites, health experts warn

In a fresh report analysing UK infectious disease trends, the UKHSA warned that awareness of 'high-risk products' for listeria and STEC was now 'essential'.

Events

2 w. ago US is on track to have the worst measles outbreak of this century, former Covid response coordinator warns

Hundreds of infections have been reported in West Texas as cases of the highly contagious virus continue to crop up nationwide

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2 w. ago HMRC ‘childcare savings’ alert for parents who could get up to £2,000 per child

Some parents could be eligible for extra financial support to help them care for their child

Economics

3 w. ago Urgent police update as young girl 'followed on way to school by man'

An alert was sent to parents after police received reports of a young girl being 'followed' by a man - police said while 'there is no indication a crime took place', enquiries are ongoing

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3 w. ago Plague of highly infectious scabies is sweeping Britain, spread by this very common activity. Even worse, the skin bugs are becoming resistant to drugs

It was, says 48-year-old Andrea Dowden, 'one of the worst experiences of my life'. The raised, red scabs, which seemed to appear overnight, covered the mother-of-two's body.

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3 w. ago Plague of highly infectious scabies is sweeping Britain and the skin bugs are becoming resistant to drugs

It was, says 48-year-old Andrea Dowden, 'one of the worst experiences of my life'. The raised, red scabs, which seemed to appear overnight, covered the mother-of-two's body.

Events

4 w. ago Parents put on high alert over rash linked to 'highly infectious' illness

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning after cases were reported, caused by the same bacteria as strep throat

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