Public Health
Who is eligible for the new one-off MenB vaccine programme? – UK Health Security Agency
A new, time-limited MenB vaccine offer is available this summer for Year 13 students and under 25s who will be starting university as undergraduates or moving into residential further education settings for the first time in autumn 2026. You can check...
How do you catch genital herpes and is there a cure? – UK Health Security Agency
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It is a common cause of genital sores in England. There are 2 subtypes:
HSV-1, which primarily causes cold sores but can also cause genital infections
HSV-2,...
how we uncovered the Brixham cryptosporidium outbreak – UK Health Security...
Outbreaks of cryptosporidium linked to drinking water are, thankfully, very rare. It's probably a once-in-a-decade event. So, when one began to emerge in Brixham...
What is syphilis? A quick guide to its symptoms and treatment...
Many people think of syphilis as a disease of the past - something confined to history books rather than a present-day concern. The data...
What is West Nile virus and is it found in the...
West Nile virus (WNV) is a virus spread primarily through the bites of infected mosquitoes. It belongs to the same family of viruses as...
Evacuation from St Helena and Ascension – UK Health Security Agency
When a serious infectious disease threat emerges anywhere in the world, the UK needs to be able to respond quickly. UKHSA plays a central role in that response,...
