Poultry Culled as New H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak Confirmed in Somerset Monday, September 1, 2025 birdflu avianinfluenza h5n1 somerset poultry defra biosecurity outbreak culling surveillance A bird flu surveillance zone has been established in Somerset following the detection of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus near Evercreech, Frome. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs … Read More
Measles Infections and Vaccination Rates as Children Return to School Friday, August 29, 2025 measles vaccination mmr ukhsa publichealth london children immunization outbreak herdimmunity As children prepare to return to school, concerns are rising over measles infections and vaccination coverage across England. Over the summer, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) urged parents to ensure their children catch … Read More
HorseWorld Open Day Cancelled Amid Infectious Disease Outbreak Wednesday, August 6, 2025 horseworld streptococcus zooepidemicus equine rescue fundraising outbreak infection charity horses HorseWorld has announced the cancellation of its highly anticipated Open Day, originally planned for Saturday, August 9, due to an outbreak of the respiratory disease Streptococcus zooepidemicus (Strep Zoo) at its equine … Read More
Bird Flu Outbreak Prompts Poultry Culling in Somerset Wednesday, July 30, 2025 birdflu avianinfluenza h5n1 somerset poultry biosecurity outbreak culling surveillance defra A bird flu surveillance zone has been established across parts of Somerset and Devon after the UK government confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in the region. The Department for Environment, Food and … Read More
Glastonbury Raises Fears of a Measles Super-Spreader Event Amidst Unvaccinated Generation Tuesday, June 24, 2025 glastonbury measles vaccination mmr superspreader festival infectiousdiseases outbreak publichealth virus This weekend, around 200,000 people are expected to gather at the iconic Glastonbury Festival, one of the world’s most renowned music events. However, health experts are sounding the alarm over a potential public health … Read More
Measles Cases Surge in South West England with Bristol Leading Outbreaks Thursday, June 12, 2025 measles outbreak vaccination mmr ukhsa bristol nhs epidemiology publichealth immunization Health officials are raising alarms over a rise in measles cases across parts of South West England, with Bristol recording the highest number of infections so far this year. The ongoing concern stems from unvaccinated … Read More