Public Health
What are the symptoms of the chikungunya virus and is there a vaccine? – UK Health Security Agency
Chikungunya may not be a household name, but this mosquito-borne viral infection has become a significant concern for travellers to some destinations. The disease,...
Who’s eligible for the 2025 COVID-19 vaccine, or ‘Autumn Booster’? –...
When autumn comes, protection from any earlier COVID-19 vaccination you may have had will be starting to wane. For those who are more likely...
What the evidence says about interventions to reduce pollution and improve...
Breathing in polluted air affects our health, reduces our life expectancy, and costs our society billions of pounds each year. It is estimated that...
How to avoid rabies and what to do if you’re exposed...
Rabies is a rare but deadly viral infection that affects the brain and nervous system. Human cases of rabies are extremely rare in the...
A parent’s guide to summer infections and health hazards – UK...
As summer arrives, you’re likely to spend more time outdoors with your children. Lots of us love this time of year and it’s great...
what you need to know for summer 2025 – UK Health...
During the summer, many of us enjoy the longer days, warmer evenings, and time outdoors. But warmer weather also brings potential risks to health,...
