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Health experts reveal 24 infectious diseases that could pose major threat to public health - see full list

The list of 24 infectious diseases has been created to help scientists make new tests, vaccines and medication in preparation

The Independent UK

24 dangerous pathogen groups are posing serious health risks, UK experts warn

A new report from UK experts says research should be prioritised, including for four of the pathogen families at high risk of causing a pandemic.

Euronews

Bird flu ‘has potential to become pandemic’, health officials warn

The warning comes on the heels of the first confirmed case of bird flu in sheep

The Independent UK

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Bird flu ‘has potential to become pandemic’, UKHSA director says

Richard Pebody said while the virus is ‘not new’ and the risk to the public remains low, its features have changed in recent years.

Evening Standard

RSV jab slashes hospital admissions by 30% for older people, data suggests

NHS England started rolling out the vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus a little over six months ago.

Evening Standard

Sex and gender ID conflation ‘isn’t helpful’ for data collection, Streeting says

Health Secretary Wes Streeting told the Commons that the ‘conflation of sex and gender identity isn’t helpful’ for data analysis.

Evening Standard

UK could lose low TB status amid rising cases, officials warn

It comes as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) published its first annual report detailing the infectious diseases impacting England.

Evening Standard

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UK experts urge prioritising research into 24 types of deadly pathogen families

UK Health Security Agency’s tool highlights viruses and bacteria, many not yet seen in the country, that could pose biosecurity risk

The Guardian - UK

Officials list ‘priority pathogens’ that pose greatest risk to public health

The list of 24 pathogen families is the first to consider global health threats, as well as threats specific to the UK population.

The Independent UK

What is bird flu and what threat does it pose after being detected in sheep for the first time?

In the UK , bird flu cases have been confirmed in foxes, otters, seals and now sheep

The Independent UK

World’s first case of bird flu in sheep detected in England

H5N1 virus found in single animal in Yorkshire but risk to general public is very low, say experts

The Guardian - UK

What is Listeria? Symptoms and causes of deadly bacteria linked to hospital ice cream deaths

UK Health Security Agency and Food Standards Agency investigating cases linked to the same strain of listeria infection

The Independent UK

Quick Facts On Listeria: What You Should Know As UK Outbreak Kills Three, Two More Under Observation

A Listeria outbreak in the UK, linked to contaminated desserts, has resulted in three deaths, prompting an investigation by health authorities.

International Business Times UK

Three dead as dessert supplied to NHS hospitals and care homes linked to a listeria outbreak

NHS staff advised to remove all products from Cool Delight Desserts as a precaution

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Evening Standard

Three die in listeria outbreak linked to NHS hospital and care home desserts

The UK Health Security Agency has found a match for the outbreak strain in a particular type of dessert supplied to the NHS.

Evening Standard

Three dead after severe food poisoning outbreak linked to desserts served in NHS hospitals

Officials are probing whether desserts in NHS hospitals are behind the listeria outbreak

Evening Standard

Lassa fever: UK detects case of Ebola-like disease - symptoms you should watch out for

Officials are rushing to find contacts of person who travelled to the UK last month with Lassa fever

The Independent UK

What is Lassa fever and what are the symptoms after UK case

Most people with Lassa fever will make a full recovery although severe illness can occur

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The Independent UK

Lassa fever: Ebola-like virus found in person who travelled to the UK

Lassa fever does not spread easily between people and the overall risk to the public is regarded as ‘very low’

The Independent UK

Concern over dip in vaccine which can protect against six cancers

The HPV vaccine helps protect against human papillomavirus.

The Independent UK

This is why everyone seem to have norovirus at the moment

Experts have their say on new strains

The Guardian - UK

UK health security chiefs warn of second wave of norovirus

Shift in circulating strains means those who’ve already had vomiting bug this winter risk catching it again

Evening Standard

Norovirus: Health bosses warn of second wave of winter vomiting bug as new strains circulate

Norovirus levels are ‘exceptionally high’ amid a surge of the recently emerged GII.17 strain

The Independent UK

What you need to know about new norovirus outbreak as NHS forced to shut wards

There has been a sharp rise in the GII.4 strain

Evening Standard

Experts warn of ‘second norovirus wave’ with people catching bug more than once

Symptoms of norovirus can be more severe in older adults, young children and those who are immunocompromised.

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