As we approach another winter season, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is ramping up its comprehensive surveillance systems to monitor flu and other seasonal respiratory viruses. Here's an overview of how we're working to keep the nation informed and protected. …
As we approach winter, it’s time for people at risk to be booked in for their free flu jab. If you’re eligible, you need to know why it matters that you take up the offer. Flu is far more than …
Flu and COVID-19 can be unpleasant for most people, but if you're pregnant, it's particularly important to get vaccinated to protect both you and your baby. We recommend that all pregnant women get flu and COVID-19 vaccines in the coming …
Flu season is just around the corner, and now is the time to get protected. If you are a parent of eligible pre-schoolers, make sure that you book your child in with their GP practice for the nasal spray that …
Despite the recent hot and sunny weather, winter is coming, and with it comes an increased risk of catching flu. Flu can leave many of us feeling dreadful and laid up in bed for days, but for certain groups, the …
As students start to return to school, it’s important to be aware of the winter illnesses currently circulating and the best ways to protect your child and others. This blog lists 5 things that can help.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4Ce5wNNS2A Integrated winter campaign: our greatest drive ever This Autumn, along with Department of Health and NHS England, we launched our greatest drive ever to help people stay well through our joint Stay Well this Winter campaign. Resources to drive …
Update: We have updated this blog on 10/09/2015 to take account of the end of season flu vaccine effectiveness data for the 2014/15 flu season. Every year international experts make important judgements about the likely flu viruses that will be circulating …
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 …
