Biblical STI Rates Surge in Somerset Amid Ongoing Gonorrhoea Concerns Friday, September 19, 2025 gonorrhoea sti somerset infections health ukhsa condoms freshers prevention epidemiology As Freshers Week approaches, health officials are urging students to use condoms as gonorrhoea infections remain alarmingly high in Somerset. Known historically as the “Biblical STI,” gonorrhoea has seen a … Read More
Vaccine Coverage Gaps Highlighted as Somerset Leads in Childhood Immunization Rates Monday, September 8, 2025 vaccination somerset mmr immunization publichealth ukhsa vaccinehesitancy childhood healthcare epidemics The country is facing a pressing “vaccine crisis” as childhood immunization rates fall short of targets designed to prevent outbreaks of serious diseases. New data reveal that not a single childhood vaccine in England met the … 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
Somerset Heat Health Alert Issued as Temperatures Set to Soar Friday, August 8, 2025 heatwave somerset ukhsa temperatures healthwarning weatherforecast tropicalstormdexter metoffice summer heathealth A yellow heat health warning is in effect for much of England, including Somerset, as a new wave of hot weather is expected early next week. Issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), the warning covers London, … Read More
'Significant impact' health warning as 32C heatwave to hit this weekend Wednesday, July 9, 2025 heatwave ukhsa metoffice temperature healthwarning southwest somerset weather summer alert The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow heat health alert for the South West in anticipation of soaring temperatures expected to exceed 30°C this weekend. The Met Office forecasts that parts of Somerset … Read More
Glastonbury Festival 2025 Issues Health Warnings Ahead of Event Saturday, June 21, 2025 glastonbury ukhsa measles stis vaccination festival health safety weather ticks With just two weeks until the gates open at Worthy Farm for Glastonbury Festival 2025, health officials are urging attendees to stay vigilant about several potential health risks. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) South … Read More