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UK heatwave LIVE as rare red warning comes into force and schools close in 40C heat

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/weather/uk-heatwave-live-red-extreme-34175805

'Risk to life' health warning issued as UK set for 32C heatwave within days

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/weather/risk-life-health-warning-issued-34136610

Why do 30C heatwaves feel hotter in the UK than they do abroad?

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/30c-heatwaves-uk-feel-hotter-34004573

Full list of UK areas affected by yellow heat-health alert this week

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/full-list-uk-areas-affected-33981274

Checkout this latest piece:
Vaccines help protect children and young people from serious illnesses, and the NHS vaccination schedule is designed to offer protection at the right time — giving children the best start in life.

Source: #UKHSA (Open Government Licence v3.0)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-protection-in-schools-and-other-childcare-facilities/supporting-immunisation-programmes

Checkout this latest piece:
Vaccines help protect children and young people from serious illnesses, and the NHS vaccination schedule is designed to offer protection at the right time — giving children the best start in life.

Source: #UKHSA (Open Government Licence v3.0)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-protection-in-schools-and-other-childcare-facilities/supporting-immunisation-programmes

New Meningitis Strain Surfaces in Oxfordshire, Distinct from Kent Outbreak

A new meningitis strain in Oxfordshire has caused 1 death and 2 cases. It is different from the Kent strain. Health officials are contacting close contacts.

#MeningitisOxfordshire, #MeningitisB, #UKHSA, #PublicHealth, #HenleyOnThames

https://newsletter.tf/new-meningitis-strain-oxfordshire-1-death-different/

New Meningitis Strain Surfaces in Oxfordshire, Distinct from Kent Outbreak

A new meningitis strain in Oxfordshire has caused 1 death and 2 cases. It is different from the Kent strain. Health officials are contacting close contacts.

#MeningitisOxfordshire, #MeningitisB, #UKHSA, #PublicHealth, #HenleyOnThames

https://newsletter.tf/new-meningitis-strain-oxfordshire-1-death-different/

New Meningitis Strain Surfaces in Oxfordshire, Distinct from Kent Outbreak

A new meningitis strain in Oxfordshire has caused 1 death and 2 cases. It is different from the Kent strain. Health officials are contacting close contacts.

#MeningitisOxfordshire, #MeningitisB, #UKHSA, #PublicHealth, #HenleyOnThames

https://newsletter.tf/new-meningitis-strain-oxfordshire-1-death-different/

New Meningitis Strain Surfaces in Oxfordshire, Distinct from Kent Outbreak

A new meningitis strain in Oxfordshire has caused 1 death and 2 cases. It is different from the Kent strain. Health officials are contacting close contacts.

#MeningitisOxfordshire, #MeningitisB, #UKHSA, #PublicHealth, #HenleyOnThames

https://newsletter.tf/new-meningitis-strain-oxfordshire-1-death-different/

A new meningitis strain has been found in Oxfordshire, leading to one death and two cases. This is different from the previous outbreak in Kent.

#MeningitisOxfordshire, #MeningitisB, #UKHSA, #PublicHealth, #HenleyOnThames
https://newsletter.tf/new-meningitis-strain-oxfordshire-1-death-different/

A new meningitis strain has been found in Oxfordshire, leading to one death and two cases. This is different from the previous outbreak in Kent.

#MeningitisOxfordshire, #MeningitisB, #UKHSA, #PublicHealth, #HenleyOnThames
https://newsletter.tf/new-meningitis-strain-oxfordshire-1-death-different/

A new meningitis strain has been found in Oxfordshire, leading to one death and two cases. This is different from the previous outbreak in Kent.

#MeningitisOxfordshire, #MeningitisB, #UKHSA, #PublicHealth, #HenleyOnThames
https://newsletter.tf/new-meningitis-strain-oxfordshire-1-death-different/

A new meningitis strain has been found in Oxfordshire, leading to one death and two cases. This is different from the previous outbreak in Kent.

#MeningitisOxfordshire, #MeningitisB, #UKHSA, #PublicHealth, #HenleyOnThames
https://newsletter.tf/new-meningitis-strain-oxfordshire-1-death-different/

Meningitis Cases Emerge in Reading; One Student Confirmed Dead

Three cases of meningitis, including one death of a student in Reading, have been confirmed. Close contacts are receiving antibiotics.

#ReadingMeningitis, #MeningitisB, #StudentHealth, #UKHSA, #HenleyCollege

https://newsletter.tf/reading-meningitis-student-death-two-treated/

One student has died from meningitis in Reading, with two others currently being treated. This follows a serious outbreak in Kent earlier this year.

#ReadingMeningitis, #MeningitisB, #StudentHealth, #UKHSA, #HenleyCollege
https://newsletter.tf/reading-meningitis-student-death-two-treated/

Weymouth Sees Meningitis Cluster, Mass Vaccination Rollout

Three young people in Weymouth have Meningitis B. A vaccination program is starting for students in school years 7 to 13 in Weymouth, Portland, and Chickerell.

#WeymouthMeningitis, #MeningitisB, #StudentHealth, #DorsetCouncil, #UKHSA

https://newsletter.tf/weymouth-meningitis-b-vaccination-for-students/

Three young people in Weymouth have Meningitis B. This has led to a new vaccination plan for students in the area.

#WeymouthMeningitis, #MeningitisB, #StudentHealth, #DorsetCouncil, #UKHSA
https://newsletter.tf/weymouth-meningitis-b-vaccination-for-students/

https://www.europesays.com/britain/9936/ TUI issues statement as 1,700 Brits fall ill on holiday in Cape Verde | Travel News | Travel #Africa(section) #BritishTourists #CapeVerde #Cryptosporidium #EColi #EightBritDeaths #FCDOAdvice #ForeignOffice #GastricIllnesses #IrwinMitchell #JatinderPaul #PackageHoliday #Salmonella #Shigella #StomachBugs #TUI #UK #UKHSA #UnitedKingdom

Gay and bisexual men at risk as warning issued over rise of Shigella in England

Shigella cases are on the rise (Image: Stock images via Getty Images) Sexually transmitted Shigella diagnoses in England…
#NewsBeep #News #Health #England #gaymen #GB #menwhohavesexwithmen #Sexualhealth #Shigella #UK #UKHSA #UnitedKingdom
https://www.newsbeep.com/uk/509843/

https://www.europesays.com/uk/868124/ Gay and bisexual men at risk as warning issued over rise of Shigella in England #England #GayMen #Health #MenWhoHaveSexWithMen #SexualHealth #shigella #UK #UKHSA #UnitedKingdom

England COVID-19 update
• 491 weekly cases (to 25 Mar 2026)
• 27 deaths involving COVID-19 (w/e 20 Mar 2026)
• 525 hospital admissions (to 28 Feb 2026)
• 2.2% PCR test positivity (to 23 Mar 2026)
Data source
@ukhsa.bsky.social
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#COVID19 #England #UKHSA #COVIDData #PublicHealth #Epidemiology

England COVID-19 update
• 491 weekly cases (to 25 Mar 2026)
• 27 deaths involving COVID-19 (w/e 20 Mar 2026)
• 525 hospital admissions (to 28 Feb 2026)
• 2.2% PCR test positivity (to 23 Mar 2026)
Data source
@ukhsa.bsky.social
dashboard
#COVID19 #England #UKHSA #COVIDData #PublicHealth #Epidemiology

Suspected Meningitis Case Surfaces Amidst Shifting Outbreak Figures

A new suspected meningitis case is reported at a college, separate from the Kent outbreak which has seen confirmed case numbers decrease to 20.

#MeningitisCase, #KentOutbreak, #CollegeHealth, #UKHSA, #PublicHealth

https://newsletter.tf/new-suspected-meningitis-case-at-college-not-kent/

Suspected Meningitis Case Surfaces Amidst Shifting Outbreak Figures

A new suspected meningitis case is reported at a college, separate from the Kent outbreak which has seen confirmed case numbers decrease to 20.

#MeningitisCase, #KentOutbreak, #CollegeHealth, #UKHSA, #PublicHealth

https://newsletter.tf/new-suspected-meningitis-case-at-college-not-kent/

Confirmed meningitis cases in Kent have dropped from 23 to 20, but a new suspected case has appeared at a college.

#MeningitisCase, #KentOutbreak, #CollegeHealth, #UKHSA, #PublicHealth
https://newsletter.tf/new-suspected-meningitis-case-at-college-not-kent/

Confirmed meningitis cases in Kent have dropped from 23 to 20, but a new suspected case has appeared at a college.

#MeningitisCase, #KentOutbreak, #CollegeHealth, #UKHSA, #PublicHealth
https://newsletter.tf/new-suspected-meningitis-case-at-college-not-kent/

'Mutated' meningitis strain may be 'main driver' of explosive Kent outbreak

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/mutated-meningitis-strain-main-driver-33655710

Meningitis Cases in Kent Drop to 29 After Reclassification of Earlier Reports

📰 Original title: Meningitis outbreak: Number of cases falls for first time

🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
👥 Usuarios: It's not clickbait ✅

View full AI summary: https://killbait.com/en/meningitis-cases-in-kent-drop-to-29-after-reclassification-of-earlier-reports/?redirpost=899e0c0d-afda-4561-89f0-51baf7f18a49

#health #meningitis #kent #ukhsa

#Aerosol transmission of diseases seems to scare some people too much: (via @1goodtern) https://xcancel.com/1goodtern/status/2035382295427735558 & https://xcancel.com/_CatintheHat/status/2035244994848551242 #PublicHealth #Meningitis #UKHSA #MaskUp

#Aerosol transmission of diseases seems to scare some people too much: (via @1goodtern) https://xcancel.com/1goodtern/status/2035382295427735558 & https://xcancel.com/_CatintheHat/status/2035244994848551242 #PublicHealth #Meningitis #UKHSA #MaskUp

Deadly meningitis outbreak in UK due to erosion of public health

A deadly outbreak of meningitis in the county of Kent in England has claimed the lives of two…
#NewsBeep #News #Health #AU #Australia #Invasivemeningococcaldisease #MenB #Meningitis #meningitisB #UKHSA #vaccination #WesStreeting
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/554663/

Deadly meningitis outbreak in UK due to erosion of public health

A deadly outbreak of meningitis in the county of Kent in England has claimed the lives of two…
#NewsBeep #News #Health #AU #Australia #Invasivemeningococcaldisease #MenB #Meningitis #meningitisB #UKHSA #vaccination #WesStreeting
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/554663/

#UK: #Guidance -
#Meningococcal disease #outbreak #resources: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/meningococcal-disease-outbreak-resources

#ukhsa #england #kent

#UK: #Guidance -
#Meningococcal disease #outbreak #resources: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/meningococcal-disease-outbreak-resources

#ukhsa #england #kent

#Outbreak of invasive #meningococcal disease, SE #England - #Alert outlines recommended courses of action to manage cases with #infection and #contacts (#UKHSA, March 18 '26), https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/03/outbreak-of-invasive-meningococcal.html

#Outbreak of invasive #meningococcal disease, SE #England - #Alert outlines recommended courses of action to manage cases with #infection and #contacts (#UKHSA, March 18 '26), https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/03/outbreak-of-invasive-meningococcal.html

https://www.europesays.com/ie/391132/ Vaccine drive targets 'super-spreader' event after meningitis kills two people at UK university – The Journal #Canterbury #Éire #Health #IE #Ireland #Kent #Meningitis #MeningitisB #PublicHealth #UKHSA #UniversityOfKent

Latest England COVID‑19 data - plotted on a chart showing weekly: cases, hospitalisations, deaths, and PCR positivity.
👉 580 cases, 572 in hospital, 34 deaths, 2.6% positivity.
Reminding us that COVID hasn’t gone away.
Sources: #UKHSA, #NHSEngland, #ONS.

Latest England COVID‑19 data - plotted on a chart showing weekly: cases, hospitalisations, deaths, and PCR positivity.
👉 580 cases, 572 in hospital, 34 deaths, 2.6% positivity.
Reminding us that COVID hasn’t gone away.
Sources: #UKHSA, #NHSEngland, #ONS.

#UKHSA data shows that fewer than half take up the free shingles jab:

42.1% of those turning age 66, who had been eligible since their 65th birthday, had received their first Shingrix dose by October 2025.

for those turning age 71, who have been eligible since turning 70, vaccine uptake coverage stands at 53.5%.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/millions-eligible-for-free-shingles-vaccine-urged-to-come-forward

#Vaccination
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#UKHSA data shows that fewer than half take up the free shingles jab:

42.1% of those turning age 66, who had been eligible since their 65th birthday, had received their first Shingrix dose by October 2025.

for those turning age 71, who have been eligible since turning 70, vaccine uptake coverage stands at 53.5%.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/millions-eligible-for-free-shingles-vaccine-urged-to-come-forward

#Vaccination
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London Measles Outbreak Prompts Urgent Calls for Increased Vaccinations

Why is the London measles outbreak spreading in Enfield schools? Over 60 children are sick, and health experts warn that 160,000 people could catch the virus.

#londonhealth, #enfieldnews, #measlesoutbreak, #mmrvaccine, #ukhsa

https://newsletter.tf/london-measles-outbreak-enfield-vaccination-risks/

More than 60 children in North London now have measles, which spreads 6 times faster than COVID-19. This is the highest risk the city has seen in years.

#londonhealth, #enfieldnews, #measlesoutbreak, #mmrvaccine, #ukhsa

https://newsletter.tf/london-measles-outbreak-enfield-vaccination-risks/

UKHSA issues cold health alert for seven regions in England as freezing weather continues

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/ukhsa-cold-health-alert-manchester-33439887

UKHSA Flags Scarlet Fever, Urging Vigilance for Potential Complications

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warns about scarlet fever. Learn the signs and when to get help to avoid serious problems. Stay safe and healthy.

#ScarletFever, #UKHSA, #HealthAlert, #Infections, #PublicHealth

https://newsletter.tf/scarlet-fever-ukhsa-warning-uk/

UKHSA Flags Scarlet Fever, Urging Vigilance for Potential Complications

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warns about scarlet fever. Learn the signs and when to get help to avoid serious problems. Stay safe and healthy.

#ScarletFever, #UKHSA, #HealthAlert, #Infections, #PublicHealth

https://newsletter.tf/scarlet-fever-ukhsa-warning-uk/

The UK Health Security Agency is reminding people about scarlet fever. It's an infection that can be serious if not treated. They want everyone to know the signs and when to see a doctor to stay safe.

#ScarletFever, #UKHSA, #HealthAlert, #Infections, #PublicHealth

https://newsletter.tf/scarlet-fever-ukhsa-warning-uk/

The UK Health Security Agency is reminding people about scarlet fever. It's an infection that can be serious if not treated. They want everyone to know the signs and when to see a doctor to stay safe.

#ScarletFever, #UKHSA, #HealthAlert, #Infections, #PublicHealth

https://newsletter.tf/scarlet-fever-ukhsa-warning-uk/

Full list of UK areas affected by UKHSA cold health alert as temperatures plummet to -4C

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/full-list-uk-areas-affected-33408008