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The UK could be facing a ‘quad-demic’ this winter – here’s how to protect yourself

There are concerns the UK could be facing a “quad-demic” this winter — with levels of four common seasonal respiratory viruses currently being monitored by the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA).

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Health chiefs issue warning over tuberculosis as cases on the rise in the UK

Cases rose by 11 per cent in 2023, according to the UK Health Security Agency

The Independent UK

NHS ‘busier than ever’ heading into winter as flu cases soar

Hospitals are dealing with quadruple the number of flu cases they were last year.

The Independent UK

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Cases of flu ‘rising rapidly’ as Brits urged to get vaccinations

Chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty says cases of influenza are ‘rising rapidly’

The Independent UK

‘Quad-demic’ warning: How to protect yourself against winter illnesses

“Now is the time to get protected” against winter illness, health experts say

The Independent UK

Holidaymakers urged to protect themselves against malaria as cases surge

The rise in cases is linked to the resurgence of malaria in many countries and an increase in foreign travel after the removal of Covid restrictions.

The Independent UK

Malaria warning to anyone travelling abroad this Christmas

Dengue is also on the rise

The Independent UK

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Bird flu vaccine deal agreed to bolster pandemic preparedness

The UK Health Security Agency stressed there is no evidence at this stage to suggest the A(H5N1) virus will start spreading among humans.

Evening Standard

UK ‘on the brink of defeating’ meningitis C

There were just three cases of meningococcal group C – the infection which can lead to meningitis C – last year, the UK Health Security Agency said.

Evening Standard

Morning commuters set for disruption after parts of country see heavy snowfall

The Met Office put in place a yellow warning for ice for much of southern England, the Midlands and eastern Wales until 10am on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

‘Increasing risk’ of tropical infections as new blood donor monitoring launched

Concerns have been raised that some new infections could pose a threat in the UK due to climate change.

Evening Standard

‘First taste of winter’ snow in UK brings school closures and travel disruptions

Severe weather alerts in northern Scotland, Northern Ireland, central and southern Wales and eastern English counties

The Guardian - UK

Heavy snowfall across the UK as schools closed, trains delayed and road accidents reported – as it happened

Met Office places three yellow warnings for snow and ice in place across areas of UK

The Guardian - UK

‘First taste of winter’ causes travel disruption across UK as warnings issued

The Met Office issued three yellow warnings for snow and ice across the country.

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Snow shuts roads and schools as trains cancelled amid 'severe weather' alert

The Met Office issued three yellow weather alerts for snow and ice

The Independent UK

Snow travel chaos hits UK as drivers warned of disruption on roads

The Met Office has issued three seperate weather alerts for snow and ice

Evening Standard

Charities warn of impact of cold weather as UK feels ‘first taste of winter’

Charities have warned that the conditions could be dangerous for vulnerable people, including the elderly.

The Independent UK

What is new norovirus strain sweeping the UK?

Number of cases double the average for this time of year

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Evening Standard

Fourth UK case of more transmissible mpox strain found

All four patients belong to the same household, the UK Health Security Agency said

The Independent UK

Fourth UK case of more transmissible mpox strain detected

All four patients belong to the same household, the UK Health Security Agency said.

The Independent UK

What’s mpox and what are the symptoms?

The first case of Clade Ib mpox in the UK was detected in London last week.

Evening Standard

Two more cases of potentially deadly mpox detected in UK

The two cases were detected in household contacts of the first case, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the UK to three.

The Independent UK

UK detects two more cases of more transmissible mpox strain

UK now has three cases of Clade lb mpox strain

Evening Standard

Mpox: Two more cases of potentially deadly strain found

Two more UK cases of the potentially deadly strain of the mpox virus have been detected in household contacts of the first case, the Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.

The Independent UK

Mpox outbreak: How can UK travellers stay safe from the virus?

The UK Health Security Agency say the risk of mpox infection is ‘low for most travellers’

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