As we release data showing a significant rise in travel-related infections like dengue and malaria, we speak to Colin Johnston, Senior Medical Entomologist at UKHSA, about his team’s work on invasive mosquito surveillance. Read on to find out how we …

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04.12.2024

What is bird flu and how are we protecting people against it in the UK? – UK Health Security Agency

Avian influenza (bird flu) is an infectious disease that affects birds, caused by the influenza A virus. Birds are the hosts for a variety of influenza virus subtypes, particularly waterfowl and shore birds. All birds are susceptible to avian influenza …

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11.12.2024

How human organs grown in labs are helping to develop the vaccines of the future – UK Health Security Agency

In this blog post, we’ll explore how scientists are using organs grown in labs to help accelerate the development of new drugs, therapeutic medicines and vaccines.

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19.12.2024

What winter bug do I have? Know the signs and symptoms – UK Health Security Agency

We see cases of flu, RSV, COVID-19 and norovirus throughout the year, but in winter they circulate at the same time and can reach high levels. We also track other respiratory viruses – rhinovirus, adenovirus, human metapneumovirus (hMPV) and parainfluenza …

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How we monitor invasive mosquitoes and stop them spreading in the UK – UK Health Security Agency

What is bird flu and how are we protecting people against it in the UK? – UK Health Security Agency

How human organs grown in labs are helping to develop the vaccines of the future – UK Health Security Agency

What winter bug do I have? Know the signs and symptoms – UK Health Security Agency

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