Outbreak

Bathcollege

Bath College Offers Guidance Amid Kent Meningitis Outbreak

Bath College has released important health advice in response to a recent meningitis outbreak in Kent. As of 5pm on Thursday, March 19, there have been 29 confirmed cases in the area. The college urges students and staff to …

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

Measles

I'm a GP - Parents Must Know These 4 Early Signs of Measles

A concerning measles outbreak is spreading across parts of north London, prompting health officials and medical professionals to issue urgent warnings. Measles, a highly contagious viral illness, typically begins with common …

By James Robinson · · 3 min read

Birdflu

Bird Flu Surveillance Zone Maintained Across Somerset Levels

A bird flu surveillance zone remains in effect across a significant portion of the Somerset Levels following recent updates from central government health authorities. The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 strain …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Birdflu

Bird Flu Outbreak Confirmed at Somerset Poultry Farm

An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a commercial poultry farm near Ashcott in Somerset. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) announced the detection of this …

By James Robinson · · 1 min read

Norovirus

Somerset School Closes Amid Norovirus Outbreak

Danesfield Middle School, located near Taunton in Somerset, has temporarily closed after a norovirus outbreak affected both staff and pupils. The school communicated with parents and carers to inform them of the closure, …

By Charles Bowser · · 3 min read