Public Health
Do I have flu, COVID-19 or a cold? Know the signs and symptoms – UK Health Security Agency
We see cases of flu, RSV and COVID-19 throughout the year, but in winter they circulate at the same time and can reach high...
The disease families which require urgent scientific research – UK Health...
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) was set up to protect health from infectious diseases and environmental hazards. We prepare for future threats to...
Who’s eligible for the 2025 COVID-19 vaccine, or ‘Spring Booster’? –...
As we move into spring, protection from any earlier COVID-19 vaccination you may have had will be starting to wane.
COVID-19 can still be very...
With tuberculosis (TB) on the rise again, how can we prevent...
UKHSA’s most recent data on tuberculosis (TB) revealed a rise in reported numbers in England by 13% in 2024 (5,480) compared to 2023 (4,850)....
Changes to health protection notification regulations (NOIDs) – UK Health Security...
From 6 April 2025, we’re expanding the list of pathogens that Registered Medical Professionals and laboratories in England must notify us about.
The changes will...
How we are pioneering artificial intelligence applications in public health –...
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to address health security challenges. Here are 3 examples of...
