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Mapped: The Revival of a Victorian-Era Disease Across the UK Saturday, February 21, 2026 measles vaccination mmrv ukhsa immunization disease outbreak publichealth children mmr 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), … Read More
Mapped: The Resurgence of a Victorian-Era Disease Across the UK Saturday, February 21, 2026 measles vaccine mmrv ukhsa immunization publichealth disease mmr epidemic children 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 … Read More
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UKHSA Urges Face Mask Use Amid H3N2 Flu Surge Tuesday, December 30, 2025 ukhsa flu h3n2 influenza masks vaccination publichealth nhs wearamask festiveseason The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is encouraging the public to wear face masks again to help reduce influenza infections, particularly from the H3N2 strain, which has driven a recent surge in cases this winter. Although … Read More