24 h. ago Latest meningitis symptoms as UKHSA says rash 'may not appear'

Meningitis is most common in babies and children, and can become serious very quickly

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24 h. ago Symptoms as UKHSA warns infection 'can become serious in hours'

People are being urged to familiarise themselves of the symptoms, and to act quickly if they spot them

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62 h. ago New pandemic warning as another bird flu strain adapts to infect humans

Scientists are mostly concerned about the 5N1 virus which has killed 21 people since 2020 and is currently spreading among dairy cows in North America as boffins warned about an evolving virus

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4 d. ago Where mpox cases are rising in Europe as UKHSA issues 'high risk' warning

Experts warn the infection can be 'unpleasant and painful'

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5 d. ago Mpox symptoms explained as warning issued over 'global spread' of infection

Health officials say the 'unpleasant and painful' infection continues to spread globally

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6 d. ago NHS warns of ‘very infectious’ winter illness spreading among kids

The spread of infection among children is causing a rise in cases of this illness earlier than usual

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6 d. ago NHS warning issued on 'very infectious' winter illness spreading among children

Cases of this illness are rising earlier than usual due to the spread of infection among children

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9 d. ago Flu warning as Brits urged to get vaccine after UKHSA uncovers staggering trend

The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned that vulnerable adults could be placed at risk of serious infection if children aren't vaccinated this season

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9 d. ago Halloween warning over fancy dress accessory that can cause infections and ulcers

The complications range from mild symptoms such as dryness, itching and irritation to more serious ones like scarring and loss of vision

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9 d. ago UKHSA tells people with any of three symptoms to stay at home

UKHSA has warned of an illness that is 'unpleasant for everyone'

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2 w. ago People born in or before one year among vulnerable groups urged to get NHS vaccine

You can check your eligibility for the winter flu vaccination by using the NHS App as the health service warns the influenza infection can be serious for those at high risk

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2 w. ago One in six common bacterial infections are now ‘superbugs’ and resistant to life

ONE in six bacterial infections worldwide are now resistant to antibiotics, warns the World Health Organisation. Bacteria can learn how to survive treatment with drugs and become “superbugs” that are harder to treat. Standard medications like penicillin are gradually becoming less effective. The threat is on the rise as antibiotics are overused and leak into...

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2 w. ago Health chiefs warn 'world's deadliest infection' tuberculosis is surging and symptoms are easy

Health officials have urged the public to be alert to the signs of tuberculosis (TB) after new figures revealed cases of 'the world's deadliest infectious disease' are continuing to rise across England.

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3 w. ago 'Stay at home for 48 hours' after experiencing these symptoms, UKHSA says

Anyone experiencing these symptoms should stay 'at home for 48 hours' after the symptoms clear

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3 w. ago Three things you should avoid after getting a flu jab, according to doctors

An estimated 30million people in the UK will be offered a flu vaccine to reduce their chance of infection this winter, but doctors have warned taking paracetamol could make side effects worse.

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3 w. ago Health alert after 5,490 cases of disease rampant in England in 18th century

There has been a surge of cases with the UKHSA explaining symptoms to watch for and action you need to take

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4 w. ago Covid Stratus symptoms warning as sign of infection includes subtle change in your throat

A new strain of Covid has been circulating in the UK this autumn, with genetic changes and mutations meaning the virus comes with some new symptoms that might go unnoticed

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