All UK Health Security Agency articles
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News‘It’s a shot, not a vaccine like MMR’: New skepticism prompts call for action
This ‘vaccine is not a vaccine’ is a new, previously unreported type of vaccine-specific scepticism, and it arose only during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it might, according to the researchers, also apply to the flu vaccine.
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NewsUKHSA highlights pathogens of greatest risk to public health in bid to boost preparedness
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has today published its view on the pathogen families that could pose the greatest risk to public health, in a bid to focus and guide preparedness efforts against these threats.
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NewsWeather change linked to increased risk of Salmonella outbreaks
A research study has shown a significant impact on Salmonella outbreaks from weather changes, which can be used as a tool to predict risk of outbreaks and implement preventative measures, under a climate change scenario.
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NewsGenotyping technology detects Covid variants more quickly and cheaply than ever
A new study reveals that the technique detects new variants almost a week more quickly than traditional whole genome sequencing methods.
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NewsOne death and 30 illness cases due to STEC 0145 outbreak in UK
One person has died in the UK and 30 cases of illness confirmed following an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O145 identified through the analysis of whole genome sequencing (WGS) data.
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NewsRisk of death reduces after COVID-19 vaccine but protection wanes after six months
The risk of death from COVID-19 decreases significantly after vaccination but this protection diminishes after six months, providing evidence for continued booster doses, a new study has found.
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NewsSyphilis transmission networks and AMR in England uncovered using genomics
Scientists use genomics to uncover syphilis transmission patterns in England, in a pioneering new approach for STI surveillance.
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NewsNew VDEC is ‘step change’ for UK’s growing vaccine capabilities
The UK Health Security Agency has unveiled its world-leading Vaccine Development and Evaluation Centre at Porton Down, which will be at the forefront of the UK’s ability to develop vaccines against the world’s deadliest pathogens.
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NewsSpinout to develop 20-minute test following STI surge in UK
A University of Birmingham spinout has received funding to finesse a point-of-care test for rapid diagnosis of gonorrhoea and chlamydia in men who have sex with men, and women who have sex with women.
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NewsEngland on track to end new HIV transmissions by 2030
New HIV transmissions in England have fallen by almost a third since 2019, according to an update on the HIV Action Plan for England.
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NewsMeasles surge sparks UK government vaccine call
The UK government has urged parents to make sure their children’s MMR vaccine is up to date following a rise of measles cases.
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NewsCommon eye infection antibiotic tablet may clear up treatment-resistant sex bug
An oral antibiotic tablet used to treat common eye infections may prove an effective medicine for a sexually transmitted bug that has become resistant to usual recommended treatment.