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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

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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

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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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.

Evening Standard

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 Guardian - 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

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

Warning over ‘contaminated’ tomatoes sold across UK

Seven outbreaks of Salmonella were reported to national surveillance in 2024

The Independent UK

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’.

Evening Standard

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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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The Independent UK

New Covid strain spreads across UK with unique symptom

The XFG and XFG.3 variants currently account for around 30 percent of Covid-19 cases in England

The Conversation

Salmonella cases are at ten-year high in England – here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe

Salmonella cases in England are the highest they’ve been in a decade, according to recent UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data. There was a 17% increase in cases observed from 2023 to 2024 – culminating in 10,388 detected infections last year. Children and older adults accounted for around a fifth…

The Independent UK

Scotch eggs recalled by major food brand over salmonella fears

Two products will be withdrawn from supermarket shelves after routine safety tests revealed salmonella contamination

Evening Standard

More hot and humid conditions in south and east after temperature tops 33C

It comes after the UK Health Security Agency extended amber heat health alerts for much of the country into Wednesday morning.

The Independent UK

Six ‘stubborn’ barriers stopping parents from vaccinating their children

The uptake of vaccines in the UK has stalled over the last decade and is, in many cases, declining

The Independent UK

‘Stubborn’ barriers prevent parents from vaccinating their children – report

Uptake of vaccines in the UK has stalled over the last decade and is, in many cases, declining.

Evening Standard

Amber heat health alerts extended as June ends with one of its hottest days ever

Scientists warned heatwaves are becoming more frequent with climate change – and hot spells earlier in the summer are particularly dangerous.

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