20 h. ago UKHSA issues alert over disease that is 'nearly twice as contagious' as a cold

Brits are being warned that this disease can spread quickly and can become very serious if left untreated.

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26 h. ago UKHSA issues alert over infection 'far more serious' than common cold

This year has seen cases of the infection soaring across the country

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55 h. ago Infectious diseases doctor urges parents to sign one document in UKHSA alert

Dr Kostas Karampatsas, a paediatric infectious diseases consultant at St George's Hospital, spoke in a clip shared by the UKHSA

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5 d. ago UKHSA issues 'do not wait' warning to five million people under 65

Health officials have urged those at a higher risk of complications from flu to get their vaccine

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6 d. ago UKHSA warns of 'unusually early' flu season after NHS issues urgent 'SOS'

Flu cases and hospitalisations are on the rise across England as the NHS issues an urgent warning

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1 week ago New UK alert issued amid surge in cases of potentially deadly disease

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning

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1 week ago UKHSA 'serious threat' alert as cases of deadly disease soar

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning as new figures showed a rise in cases of a disease that can be devastating, life-changing and sometimes deadly

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Health officials issue mpox warning as 'unpleasant and painful' disease spreads across Europe

The UKHSA has issued a fresh warning as mpox cases have been detected across Europe and the US with "no connection to countries" with known outbreaks

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2 w. ago UKHSA issues 'serious' danger alert to parents living in Victorian homes

Young children are at serious risk

Society

2 w. ago Stay home and wear a mask warning as four winter bugs spreading across the UK

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning to the public due to a rise in illnesses such as flu, Covid, the common cold, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

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2 w. ago UKHSA issues 'stay at home' warning over 'unpleasant' winter virus

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a warning over a winter bug with nasty symptoms

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2 w. ago NHS and UKHSA issue key alert to certain Brits to 'book' one vaccine this autumn

You can use the NHS app to verify if you are eligible for vaccinations

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3 w. ago UKHSA issues 'wear a mask' warning as 4 illnesses spread in UK

Winter illnesses have started doing the rounds now that the colder weather has set in and deaths from one have risen by 15%

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3 w. ago Brits urged to 'mask up' as four illnesses spread country in pandemic era warning

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning to Brits as the weather turns colder and a number of bugs are doing the rounds

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3 w. ago UKHSA issues flu warning after 'early' spike as cases and hospital admissions rise

Health experts warn of a rise in positive tests for flu in the past week, with flu season coming early

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3 w. ago MP with incurable cancer recalls teen daughter’s powerful two

Labour MP Ashley Dalton shares her 12-year journey with the disease, urging people to educate themselves this Breast Cancer Awareness Month - and issues an alert over the disease's 'biggest tool'

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