Warning issued to parents after number of measles cases in Greater Manchester Parents are being urged to check their children's vaccinations are up to date Manchester Evening News · May 24, 2023
Everything we know about diphtheria as cases of the Victorian-era disease spike Cases of highly infectious disease on the rise, UKHSA warns The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
Meningitis: 8 ‘warning signs’ of deadly infection as vaccine uptake among children plummets The number of school children taking up the meningitis and the 3-in-1 jab has dropped from 88% to 69.2%, warns the UK Health Security Agency Daily Mirror · May 17, 2023
UK's 3 bird flu hotspots revealed in interactive map - as 2 humans catch virus While the exact location of the two bird flu cases remains unknown, an interactive map shows that three areas in England are currently at higher risk of an outbreak Daily Mirror · May 17, 2023
All you need to know about bird flu as two human cases confirmed in England Two bird flu cases have been confirmed in humans in England Chronicle Live · May 17, 2023
Two people test positive for bird flu on farm in England Two poultry workers in England have tested positive for bird flu, the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced. The Week · May 17, 2023
Bird flu detected in workers at poultry farm The UKHSA confirmed the news The Independent UK · May 17, 2023
All you need to know about bird flu as poultry worker cases confirmed in England The cases are believed to be linked to exposure to sick birds on a single poultry farm Wales Online · May 16, 2023
All you need to know about bird flu as poultry worker cases confirmed Health officials say there are no signs of person-to-person transmission and contact tracing is being done as a precaution. The Independent UK · May 16, 2023
Two poultry workers infected by bird flu, UK officials confirm Both had been in contact with infected birds Manchester Evening News · May 16, 2023
Two poultry workers test positive for bird flu in England Health officials say there are no signs of person-to-person transmission, and contact tracing is being done as a precaution The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023
Bird flu detected in two humans in England Government health bosses said precautionary contact tracing has been undertaken Liverpool Echo · May 16, 2023
Two Brit poultry workers contract bird flu after working with infected chickens The bird flu cases are believed to be linked to exposure to sick birds on a single poultry farm where the two patients had recently worked, according to the UK Health Security Agency Daily Mirror · May 16, 2023
Two people test positive for bird flu after infection at farm in England The UKHSA confirmed the news The Independent UK · May 16, 2023
Evening Standard · May 16, 2023 Bird flu detected in two poultry workers in England Bird flu has been detected in two poultry workers in England although there are no signs of human-to-human transmission, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said.
Wales Online · May 16, 2023 Bird flu virus detected in two UK poultry workers Neither has experienced any symptoms of avian influenza
The Independent UK · May 16, 2023 Bird flu detected in two poultry workers in the UK The UK Health Security Agency said neither person showed any symptoms of illness.
The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2023 Plans for UK ‘genomics transformation’ aim to act on lessons of Covid Ten-year science strategy of UK Health Security Agency will use data to combat infectious diseases faster and more effectively
Evening Standard · May 11, 2023 Low uptake of MMR vaccine letting measles ‘gain foothold’ in London Senior health official warns capital could see further outbreaks if children don’t receive jab
Bristol Post · May 10, 2023 Bristol has the lowest uptake of MMR vaccines in the South West amid spiking measles cases There has been a spike in measles cases recently
Daily Mirror · May 10, 2023 Victorian disease set to make comeback as low vaccine numbers 'begging for outbreak' Measles is a highly infectious disease that can lead to serious problems such as pneumonia, meningitis, and on rare occasions, long-term disability or death. Symptoms include a high fever, sore red watery eyes and a blotchy red-brown rash.
Wales Online · May 6, 2023 England regions most at risk of measles outbreaks as MMR vaccination rates drop Jab rates well below the 95% target set by the World Health Organisation to eliminate the disease
Liverpool Echo · May 5, 2023 Measles warning as cases jump up and experts fear summer surge The MMR vaccination is the best way to protect against measles
Manchester Evening News · May 4, 2023 Warning issued to parents after rise in measles cases - the symptoms to look out for Parents are being urged to check their child's MMR vaccination status following a rise in cases
The Independent UK · May 4, 2023 Mapped: Measles cases in your area as infection rates surge Most of the cases have been in London, though they have cropped up in other regions