Immunization

Virus

Dormant Virus May Reactivate Decades Later, Warns UKHSA

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has highlighted an important health issue: the virus causing chickenpox can stay dormant in the body for years and reactivate later in life, leading to shingles—a painful condition …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Measles

Mapped: The Resurgence of a Victorian-Era Disease Across the UK

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has identified declining vaccination rates as the main driver behind the resurgence of measles, a highly contagious disease once thought to be under control. According to the World Health …

By James Robinson · · 1 min read

Measles

Mapped: The Revival of a Victorian-Era Disease Across the UK

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has identified a concerning resurgence of measles in various parts of the UK, attributing the uptick to declining vaccination coverage. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), …

By James Robinson · · 1 min read