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Deadly ‘sloth virus’ detected in UK for first time as health watchdog issues urgent warning

The tropical malaria-like disease can lead to meningitis and in rare cases death, the UKHSA has warned

The Independent UK

Virus cases rise among travellers returning to Britain

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The Independent UK

Officials urge caution on mosquito bites abroad amid rise in chikungunya cases

The first cases of oropouche virus, all of which were linked to travel to Brazil, have also been reported in the UK.

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Health warning as chikungunya cases detected among returning travellers

Chikungunya is a virus spread by mosquito bites, the symptoms of which include a sudden fever and joint pain

The Independent UK

Amber health warnings in place as heatwave temperatures set to hit 34C

The UK Health Security Agency has amber warnings in place for the East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England, London and the South East.

Evening Standard

Amber heat warnings issued across England with temperatures set to soar

Areas of the UK are expected to be hotter than Bali in the coming days.

The Independent UK

Warning over virus dangerous to newborns and elderly after surge in Australia

Officials have urged pregnant women to get the RSV jab.

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Infections linked to wipes which may have been used to clean cuts

Certain wipes should be thrown in the bin, health experts have said.

Evening Standard

New warning issued over tick bites after 1,500 cases of Lyme disease reported in a year

UKHSA say the true number of cases may be higher and advise people to check for ticks after time outdoors

The Independent UK

Parents urged to prioritise vaccine catch-ups as measles cases remain high

The latest measles data from the UK Health Security Agency shows there have been 145 cases since the last report on July 3.

Evening Standard

E.coli infections rose 26% last year, data shows

The UK Health Security Agency said there were 2,544 cases of infection with shiga toxin-producing E.coli (Stec) in 2024.

Evening Standard

Surge in deadly E coli cases linked to contaminated salad leaves that killed two people

Sandwiches, wraps and salads sold at major supermarkets were pulled from shelves over E coli fears last year

The Independent UK

What is West Nile virus? Symptoms and advice after deaths in Italy

There have been 32 confirmed cases of the virus in Italy so far this year

The Independent UK

Officials urge those who left school without lifesaving vaccine to get protected

The NHS has launched a catch-up campaign for the jab, which is key to eliminating cervical cancer in the UK by 2040.

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Urgent NHS warning issued to school leavers over lifesaving vaccine

The NHS has launched a catch-up campaign for the jab, which is key to eliminating cervical cancer in the UK by 2040

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UK health officials issue warning over cosmetic jabs after 38 botulism cases

UKHSA says dozens of poisonings linked to unlicensed Botox-like jabs have been reported across England

The Independent UK

What is botulism? Symptoms to look out for after warning issued over fake Botox

Health chiefs have urged people to be aware of the signs of the rare illness

Evening Standard

Fresh botulism warning from health chiefs after Botox reactions

New cases in the East Midlands and east of England are not thought to be linked to cases reported in the North East in June.

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Warning over ‘contaminated’ tomatoes sold across UK

Seven outbreaks of Salmonella were reported to national surveillance in 2024

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Many UTI hospital admissions could be prevented, according to experts

Data also shows hospital trips for urinary tract infections cost NHS hospitals more than £600 million in 2023/24.

Evening Standard

Measles death shows nation must ‘redouble’ vaccine efforts, Streeting says

The Health Secretary said ‘no child in this country should be dying of measles’.

The Independent UK

Child in Liverpool dies after contracting measles, reports claim

The Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has treated 17 children for measles since June

The Independent UK

Mapped: Is there a hosepipe ban in my area and what restrictions are in place?

Regions across England have been hit with hosepipe bans

The Guardian - UK

Heat health alerts and hosepipe bans across England as third heatwave takes hold

UKHSA warning came into effect at noon on Friday as temperatures predicted to reach 33C over weekend

The Independent UK

Here’s how to avoid Salmonella as cases in England reach ten-year high

ANALYSIS: Salmonella is a species of bacteria that is one of the most common causes of foodborne illnesses globally

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