Public Health

How well will I be protected from flu this year with the current UK influenza vaccines? – UK Health Security Agency

You may wonder why you need to have a flu vaccine every year, and how effective the flu vaccines are in preventing you from...

What is meningitis? Symptoms, risks and how to protect yourself – UK Health Security Agency

Meningitis is a serious condition where the protective layers (meninges) around the brain and spinal cord become inflamed. It has many causes, such as different...

What to do if you catch it and helping to stop the spread – UK Health Security Agency

Norovirus, commonly known as the winter vomiting bug (although you can catch it throughout the year, including during summer), is a stomach bug that...

Join the fight against flu by taking part in our citizen science project – UK Health Security Agency

Our scientists are tracking flu and other respiratory viruses and they need your help. Join our FluSurvey UK-wide citizen science programme and contribute directly...

Do I have flu, COVID-19 or a cold? Know the signs and symptoms – UK Health Security Agency

We see cases of flu, RSV and COVID-19 throughout the year, but in winter they circulate at the same time and can reach high...
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