Posts relating to PHE Priority 3: Protecting the country's health
Antibiotic resistant bacteria - bacteria that can no longer be killed by our drugs - is one of the biggest health challenges the world faces. The problem is caused by overuse and misuse of antibiotics, which means we all have …
When we think about antibiotics, we think about how they help us recover from illness, or visits to the GP to get a prescription for ourselves or our children. We think of a medication readily available to help us fight …
As part of activities for the Public Health England led Antibiotic Guardian campaign, we are hosting a series of roadshows for healthcare professionals and debates for the public so we can hear directly from you. Antibiotic Guardian is an important …
Later this month we're relaunching Antibiotic Guardian. This ongoing campaign first launched in September 2014 and encourages members of the public and healthcare professionals to make a pledge to state how they will personally help to conserve our antibiotics. Antibiotic Guardian is …
We all want the best start for our children. Protecting babies and infants from illness and disease is crucial and a key priority for PHE. Immunisations are quick, safe and effective. In England we have added to the immunisation schedule …
Antibiotics are essential for treating many infections but they’re losing their effectiveness. Bacteria are fighting back by adapting and finding ways of surviving the effects of our medicines. The bugs are smart – they can naturally become resistant to antibiotics …
#AntibioticGuardian Twitter chat - Tue 11 Nov 2.30-3.30pm As part of the Antibiotic Guardian campaign, Public Health England and NHS England are hosting a Twitter chat. We hope this chat will raise awareness of the growing problem of antibiotic resistance as …
Influenza activity is currently at low levels and whilst last year’s flu season was less severe than some we’ve seen, we must remember the unpredictable nature of the virus. It’s impossible to predict the impact that the disease will have …
This week we publish our Cold Weather Plan for 2014, part of the national effort to reduce an estimated 25,000+ excess winter deaths in England each year, many of which are entirely preventable. It may not be a surprise to …
In 2012, the Chief Medical Officer for England published the first ever 5 Year Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy. A UK High Level Steering Group followed, which acts as the system steward, providing challenge and ensuring all recommendations are enacted. Public Health …
